16 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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60 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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3 d. ago 'Stupid ': Trump shocks China just before Xi Jinping meet, intensifies rare earths

'Stupid ': Trump shocks China just before Xi Jinping meet, intensifies rare earths-100% tariff war? | Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times

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3 d. ago Donald Trump's 100% tariff on China: Beijing seeks fresh trade talks with US; wants discussions 'as soon

Donald Trump's 100% tariff on China: Beijing seeks fresh trade talks with US; wants discussions 'as soon  Times of India

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3 d. ago Donald Trump's 100% tariff on China: Beijing seeks fresh trade talks with US; wants discussions 'as soon as possible'

Donald Trump's 100% tariff on China: Beijing seeks fresh trade talks with US; wants discussions 'as soon as possible'  Times of India

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4 d. ago TACO Trump Cozies Up to China and Admits 100 Percent Tariff Is Unsustainable

TACO Trump Cozies Up to China and Admits 100 Percent Tariff Is Unsustainable  The Daily Beast

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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 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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7 d. ago China warns of ‘resolute measures’ if US pushes ahead with 100% tariff

China warns of ‘resolute measures’ if US pushes ahead with 100% tariff  Scripps News

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7 d. ago Trump trade rep says new 100% tariff on China depends on Beijing's next move

Trump trade rep says new 100% tariff on China depends on Beijing's next move  CNBC

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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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8 d. ago Trump has threatened a new 100% tariff on China. How could it affect Wisconsin's economy?

Trump has threatened a new 100% tariff on China. How could it affect Wisconsin's economy?  Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

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8 d. ago Scott Bessent says Trump meeting with Chinese prez 'will still be on' despite 100% tariff threat

Scott Bessent says Trump meeting with Chinese prez 'will still be on' despite 100% tariff threat  New York Post

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8 d. ago Trump’s New 100% China Tariff Throws Another Spanner Into Retailers’ Plans

Trump’s New 100% China Tariff Throws Another Spanner Into Retailers’ Plans  Forbes

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8 d. ago Trump’s 100% tariff threat: History of US trade measures against China

Trump’s 100% tariff threat: History of US trade measures against China  Al Jazeera

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8 d. ago U.S. Stock Futures Rise As Trump Softens Tone On China After 100% Tariff Threat

U.S. Stock Futures Rise As Trump Softens Tone On China After 100% Tariff Threat  Forbes

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8 d. ago Trump's 100% tariff row: China urges US to correct ‘wrong practices’; warns of corresponding measures

Trump's 100% tariff row: China urges US to correct ‘wrong practices’; warns of corresponding measures  The Times of India

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8 d. ago China vows retaliation if Trump follows through on 100% tariff

China vows retaliation if Trump follows through on 100% tariff  upi.com

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8 d. ago China vows to retaliate if Trump makes good on 100 percent tariff threat

China vows to retaliate if Trump makes good on 100 percent tariff threat  The Washington Post

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