17 h. ago Can Scott Bessent see China’s trade counterstrike with clear eyes?

After a video call last Saturday, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng are expected to meet in Malaysia this week to hopefully ease tensions before US President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping potentially meet on the sidelines of this year’s Apec summit. The meeting was in doubt when Trump threatened to impose an additional 100 per cent tariff on China, despite later relenting that it might not be sustainable. Washington blamed Beijing for the escalation,...

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23 h. ago Trump escalates pressure on China, threatens crushing 155% tariff amid rising trade tensions

Trump escalates pressure on China, threatens crushing 155% tariff amid rising trade tensions  Mint

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61 h. ago Chinese firm thanks ‘sales consultant' Trump as tariff threat spurs orders

A Chinese exporter said it has seen a sudden surge in orders as US humanoid robot makers and artificial intelligence (AI) companies – including industry leader OpenAI – rush to secure critical components amid Washington’s threat to impose an additional 100 per cent tariff on goods from the country. MyActuator, a Suzhou-based manufacturer of intelligent drive modules for humanoid robots, has received more than 1,000 new orders in the past week alone, according to a person familiar with the...

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3 d. ago China says it's 'not afraid' of a tariff war in the face of Trump's 100% tariff threat

China says it's 'not afraid' of a tariff war in the face of Trump's 100% tariff threat  Yahoo

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4 d. ago Trump unfazed by China's tariff threats amid rising global trade tensions with Beijing

Trump unfazed by China's tariff threats amid rising global trade tensions with Beijing  WICS

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4 d. ago Trump admits China tariff threats ‘not sustainable’ as trade tensions persist

Trump admits China tariff threats ‘not sustainable’ as trade tensions persist  New York Post

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4 d. ago Trump confirms Xi meeting, retreats on 100% tariffs: ‘not sustainable’

In a turnaround from the tough stance he took a week ago, US President Donald Trump said Friday that he planned to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea in two weeks and suggested that imposing an additional 100 per cent tariff on all Chinese goods appeared unworkable. But he also blamed China for the latest stand-off in trade talks. The mercurial president called into question his planned sit-down with Xi seven days ago and threatened the draconian tariff increase in addition to...

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4 d. ago Trump tariffs live updates: Trump says threatened China tariff levels are 'not sustainable'

Trump tariffs live updates: Trump says threatened China tariff levels are 'not sustainable'  Yahoo Finance

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4 d. ago Crypto Markets React as Trump Walks Back 100% Tariff Threat on China

Crypto Markets React as Trump Walks Back 100% Tariff Threat on China  Yahoo Finance

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5 d. ago Trump trade official says US firms aren’t blinking at China's tariff threats, 'galvanizing' businesses

Trump trade official says US firms aren’t blinking at China's tariff threats, 'galvanizing' businesses  Fox Business

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6 d. ago Apple Doubles Down on China as Tim Cook Bets Billions Amid Tariff Threats

Apple Doubles Down on China as Tim Cook Bets Billions Amid Tariff Threats  Yahoo Finance

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7 d. ago Trump’s Tariff Threat Depends on China’s Next Move, Trade Rep Says

Trump’s Tariff Threat Depends on China’s Next Move, Trade Rep Says  Barron's

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7 d. ago ‘Hong Kong opportunities outweigh US tariff weaponisation,’ John Lee says

Hong Kong’s leader has expressed confidence in the city’s ability to maintain its economic growth and overcome geopolitical challenges through multiple measures, despite the US “tariff weaponisation”. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu made his positive remarks on Tuesday, days after US President Donald Trump threatened, in a social media post, a 100 per cent tariff increase on Chinese goods and export controls on all “critical software” starting from November 1. Lee said that his administration...

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7 d. ago Stock Market News, Oct. 13, 2025: Dow, S&P Jump After U.S. Softens Tone on China

Stock Market News, Oct. 13, 2025: Dow, S&P Jump After U.S. Softens Tone on China  The Wall Street Journal

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7 d. ago Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P Jump After U.S. Softens Tone on China

Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P Jump After U.S. Softens Tone on China  The Wall Street Journal

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8 d. ago Wall Street stocks bounce as Trump softens posture on China after tariff threats

Wall Street stocks rebounded on Monday from steep pre-weekend falls as US President Donald Trump softened his posture on China following earlier threats of large tariffs. European stock markets made modest gains while Asia’s leading stock markets began the week in the red as they caught up with Wall Street’s sharp losses on Friday. Gold reached a fresh record high thanks to its status as a safe-haven investment. “Things have calmed down almost as dramatically as the flare up on Friday when...

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8 d. ago Wall Street rebounds as Trump softens posture on China tariffs

Wall Street stocks rebounded on Monday from steep pre-weekend falls as US President Donald Trump softened his posture on China following earlier threats of large tariffs. European stock markets made modest gains while Asia’s leading stock markets began the week in the red as they caught up with Wall Street’s sharp losses on Friday. Gold reached a fresh record high thanks to its status as a safe-haven investment. “Things have calmed down almost as dramatically as the flare up on Friday when...

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8 d. ago Markets rebound after Trump appears to soften tone on China tariffs

Markets rebound after Trump appears to soften tone on China tariffs  CBS News

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8 d. ago Trump's meeting with Xi appears back on as tone with China softens after tariff threat

Trump's meeting with Xi appears back on as tone with China softens after tariff threat  USA Today

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8 d. ago Markets rebound as Trump softens tone toward China after tariff threats

Markets rebound as Trump softens tone toward China after tariff threats  Scripps News

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