43 m. ago Why China has refused to back down in the face of Trump’s tariffs

China’s elites, going back to the late Qing, have been waiting for this moment – to push back against the world’s strongest power.

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6 h. ago Trump says we know China tariffs will come down from 145 percent

Trump says we know China tariffs will come down from 145 percent  Reuters

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6 h. ago Trump Sees ‘Substantive’ China Talks That May Yield Tariff Cut

Trump Sees ‘Substantive’ China Talks That May Yield Tariff Cut  Bloomberg.com

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7 h. ago Hong Kong lawmakers unanimously pass motion seeking unity against Trump tariffs

Some lawmakers also use Legislative Council session to call for tycoon Li Ka-shing’s CK Hutchison not to go ahead with selling Panama ports.

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13 h. ago Cargo business of Hong Kong’s Cathay ‘set for sharp decline amid Trump tariffs’

HSBC research report also says Hong Kong flag carrier’s full-year profits could be cushioned by lower jet fuel costs.

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15 h. ago Toyota warns of possible drop in 2025 profit as Trump’s chaotic tariffs threaten carmakers

Toyota said operating income may come in at ¥3.8 trillion (US$26 billion) for the year ending March 31, 2026, falling far short of analyst expectations.

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18 h. ago China's exports likely slowed sharply in April as Trump tariffs kick in

China's exports likely slowed sharply in April as Trump tariffs kick in  Reuters

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18 h. ago Trump Not Cutting Chinese Tariffs to Get Beijing on Negotiation Table

Trump Not Cutting Chinese Tariffs to Get Beijing on Negotiation Table  kaohoon international

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20 h. ago China and Russia take united stand on trade as Trump’s tariff war ratchets up pressure

Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin meet in Moscow for their first face-to-face talks this year.

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21 h. ago Countering Trump’s tariffs: Hong Kong headwear maker moves again and again

First came shock and pain. Then Mainland Headwear’s Pauline Ngan looked for ways to tackle the tariff mayhem.

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22 h. ago Trump says he won’t soften China tariffs ahead of trade talks

Trump says he won’t soften China tariffs ahead of trade talks  The Hill

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23 h. ago HKMA warns of uncertainty after keeping rates unchanged as Fed defies Trump pressure

HKMA says Trump tariffs have increased uncertainty about US inflation and the economic growth outlook.

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26 h. ago Trump warns China he won’t lower 145% tariffs to boost trade talks

Trump warns China he won’t lower 145% tariffs to boost trade talks  New York Post

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27 h. ago Trump says he won’t drop 145% China tariffs to advance negotiations, as requested by Beijing

Trump says he won’t drop 145% China tariffs to advance negotiations, as requested by Beijing  Washington Examiner

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28 h. ago Trump administration live updates: Trump swears in David Perdue as ambassador to China amid tariff tensions

Trump administration live updates: Trump swears in David Perdue as ambassador to China amid tariff tensions  NBC News

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32 h. ago China Quietly Backs Away from Trade War, Agrees to Trump Tariff Talks

China Quietly Backs Away from Trade War, Agrees to Trump Tariff Talks  cbn.com

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35 h. ago Trump Tariffs: Xi Fortifies China’s Economy Before First Talks on Trade With US

Trump Tariffs: Xi Fortifies China’s Economy Before First Talks on Trade With US  Bloomberg.com

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36 h. ago Trump tariffs and export curbs on China cast a cloud over major chip stocks

Trump tariffs and export curbs on China cast a cloud over major chip stocks  CNBC

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45 h. ago Trump’s tariff chaos: how Hong Kong bra maker is coping with surging US demand

Trump’s 90-day pause provides opportunity for manufacturer and US clients to avoid impact of tariffs.

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45 h. ago Trump’s tariff chaos: top Hong Kong bra maker presses on to beat 90

Trump’s 90-day pause provides opportunity for manufacturer and US clients to avoid impact of tariffs.

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