28 h. ago Trump’s tariff calculations are sharply questioned by economists

‘This is to economics what creationism is to biology,’ says Lawrence Summers, ex-treasury secretary and National Economic Council director.

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28 h. ago Trade war: Trump’s tariff calculations slammed by some economists

‘This is to economics what creationism is to biology,’ says Lawrence Summers, ex-treasury secretary and National Economic Council director.

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31 h. ago Apple, Tesla, Walmart among US firms seen hit by Trump’s tariffs on China

For perspective, the tariffs could wipe out 9 per cent of Apple’s gross margin – unless the added costs are passed through or an exemption is granted, analysts found.

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33 h. ago As Trump decrees ‘de minimis’ exemption dead for China goods, what’s the ‘bottom line’?

The order, likened to ‘closing a loophole’, could ‘significantly increase administrative and compliance costs’ for the US, and Chinese firms can still stay competitive, analysts say.

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35 h. ago Vietnam helped China’s firms avoid US tariffs. Trump just put an end to that

The US president’s reciprocal tariffs not only impose steep tariffs on China, but also popular transshipping destinations used by Chinese exporters.

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36 h. ago Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs: everything you need to know

From China’s reaction to how markets are responding, here is everything you need to know about the US’ reciprocal tariffs.

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36 h. ago With Trump’s trade war going global, how will China respond?

After a ‘Liberation Day’ ceremony that saw the US’ trade war expand worldwide overnight, analysts ask how China will defend itself.

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42 h. ago As the dust settles from Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’, what’s China’s effective tariff rate?

With US ‘reciprocal tariffs’, taxes on Chinese goods have climbed even further – with some analysts predicting an effective rate of ‘almost 70 per cent’.

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46 h. ago How Malaysia’s data centres became the engine powering China’s AI ambitions

China’s tech giants are rushing to build data centres in Malaysia, which offers cheap energy and access to cutting-edge chips.

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46 h. ago How Malaysia became the engine powering China’s AI ambitions

How Malaysia became the engine powering China’s AI ambitions  South China Morning Post

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47 h. ago Trump Hikes China Tariffs to at Least 54% in Blow to Economy

Trump Hikes China Tariffs to at Least 54% in Blow to Economy  Bloomberg.com

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53 h. ago Trump tariffs anxiety hits peak in global economy, from trucking rush inside U.S. to huge drop in Chinese freight orders

Trump tariffs anxiety hits peak in global economy, from trucking rush inside U.S. to huge drop in Chinese freight orders  CNBC

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53 h. ago Trump tariffs anxiety hits peak in global economy as Chinese freight market crashes to two

Trump tariffs anxiety hits peak in global economy as Chinese freight market crashes to two-decade low  CNBC

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55 h. ago Live: Trump tariffs are 'major blow to world economy', says EU chief

Live: Trump tariffs are 'major blow to world economy', says EU chief  France 24

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56 h. ago US trade office lays out Trump’s case against China as ‘Liberation Day’ nears

US’ annual report on global trade barriers, with a lengthy China section, presages reciprocal tariffs – and suggests stronger action down the line.

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67 h. ago In the engine room of China's economy Trump's tariffs are already beginning to bite

In the engine room of China's economy Trump's tariffs are already beginning to bite  Sky News

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2 d. ago Why Trump is going full steam ahead to keep China’s shipbuilding in dry dock

US policies to curb China’s perceived influence on global shipping and shipbuilding are facing pushback – but Trump seems unlikely to let up.

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4 d. ago Apple chip engineer returns to China, joins Fudan University amid push for talent

Kong Long left Apple after seven years, following the recent return of M4 CPU engineer Wang Huanyu to China.

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4 d. ago Another Apple chip engineer returns to China to nurture next

Another Apple chip engineer returns to China to nurture next-generation talent  South China Morning Post

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7 d. ago ‘Outdated’ Trump tariffs threaten ‘global chaos’, says top Chinese economist

Wu Xiaoqiu says rising protectionist sentiment has dealt a severe blow to global economic recovery.

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