27 h. ago US toy retailers fear ‘really difficult Christmas’ as Trump tariffs bite

After a 145 per cent tariff shock, US toy executives are warning of a Christmas crisis and pleading for exemptions.

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27 h. ago US toy retailers fear ‘really difficult Christmas’ as China tariffs bite

After a 145 per cent tariff shock, US toy executives are warning of a Christmas crisis and pleading for exemptions.

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65 h. ago China vows to hit back at US’ new ‘discriminatory’ port fees

Ministry of Commerce says the fresh levies on Chinese vessels will undermine the global supply chain.

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3 d. ago Hong Kong slams Washington over port fees for Chinese vessels docking in US

Government condemns ‘bullying acts’ after Trump’s administration announces fees on vessels owned, operated or constructed by Chinese companies.

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3 d. ago Trump Admin To Levy New Port Fees on Chinese Vessels—With Some Caveats

Trump Admin To Levy New Port Fees on Chinese Vessels—With Some Caveats  Newsweek

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3 d. ago 'Cease wrongdoings': Beijing slams US' port fee plan for Chinese ships

'Cease wrongdoings': Beijing slams US' port fee plan for Chinese ships  Wion

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3 d. ago US hits Chinese ships with hefty port fees in trade war escalation

Forecasters warn of global repercussions as Washington takes aim at China’s shipbuilding dominance.

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3 d. ago Trump targets Chinese ships with steep port fees, raising stakes in trade war

Trump targets Chinese ships with steep port fees, raising stakes in trade war  South China Morning Post

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4 d. ago How Hutchison deal could make shipping line MSC world’s dominant port operator

Geneva-based MSC, the first container carrier to operate 900 ships, will strengthen its marine dominance by taking over CK Hutchison’s overseas ports.

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8 d. ago Iran’s meth cartels target Australia via Malaysia’s Port Klang

Experts say crime syndicates from Iran, Afghanistan and Pakistan are using Malaysia as a transshipment hub for drugs destined for Australia.

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1 week ago US fires fresh broadside at China’s shipyards with new executive order

The US has softened a controversial port-fee proposal, but is preparing yet more tariffs targeting China’s dominant shipbuilding sector.

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1 week ago Trump trade war with China revives recession, bear market fears

Trump trade war with China revives recession, bear market fears  Reuters

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1 week ago Australia’s drone donation boosts Philippines’ maritime needs amid South China Sea tensions

Australia’s gift comes days after a near-collision between Philippine and Chinese coastguard vessels in the South China Sea.

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1 week ago European markets rebound despite trade war fears as Trump and China exchange tariff threats – business live

European markets rebound despite trade war fears as Trump and China exchange tariff threats – business live  The Guardian

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2 w. ago Hong Kong will remain free port despite US tariffs, John Lee says

‘We will continue to maintain Hong Kong’s status as a free port, pursue free trade policies, safeguard the free flow of goods, capital and information,’ chief executive says.

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2 w. ago Hong Kong to expand trade deals, boost ties in face of ‘reckless’ US tariffs: John Lee

‘We will continue to maintain Hong Kong’s status as a free port, pursue free trade policies, and safeguard the free flow of goods, capital and information,’ chief executive says.

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2 w. ago Wall Street tumbles 1,200 points as Trump’s trade war fuels global market fears

US President Donald Trump said he won’t back down on his sweeping new tariffs, which have roiled global trade.

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2 w. ago Finance chief warns of more volatile trading but ‘no drastic measures’ warranted

Benchmark Hang Seng Index suffers its largest single-day loss since 1997, falling 3,021 points to 19,828, sparked by fears over effects of Trump’s tariffs.

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2 w. ago Finance chief says ‘no drastic measures’ needed despite volatility – as it happened

Benchmark Hang Seng Index suffers its largest single-day loss since 1997, falling 3,021 points to 19,828, sparked by fears over effects of Trump’s tariffs.

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2 w. ago Hong Kong finance chief: ‘no drastic measures’ needed despite volatility – as it happened

Benchmark Hang Seng Index suffers its largest single-day loss since 1997, falling 3,021 points to 19,828, sparked by fears over effects of Trump’s tariffs.

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