3 h. ago Why France is toasting China’s new tariff on European brandy

China’s new anti-dumping duty targeting European brandy unexpectedly became the toast of France over the weekend, after Beijing granted exemptions to a string of French cognac makers. The cordial reaction in Paris came as a surprise to many analysts, who had initially predicted that China’s decision to impose the tariff might further raise tensions with the European Union and sour preparations for an upcoming leaders’ summit in Beijing. But French leaders ended up hailing the ruling as a...

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38 h. ago France Urges Tariff Barriers to Stop China From Killing Industry

France Urges Tariff Barriers to Stop China From Killing Industry  Bloomberg

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42 h. ago China, EU near EV tariff deal, state media says, refutes ‘trade diversion’ fears

China and the European Union have largely finalised the “technical” part of negotiations towards resolving their electric vehicle (EV) tariff dispute, with the deal now hinging on “political will” from the European side, according to Chinese state-affiliated media. Yuyuan Tantian, a social media account linked to state broadcaster CCTV, reported on Friday night that the “technical negotiations” were essentially complete, with only the “final step” remaining. “The key now depends on whether the...

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63 h. ago Southeast Asia Digest: Caught Between U.S. Tariff and China Shadow

Southeast Asia Digest: Caught Between U.S. Tariff and China Shadow  The China-Global South Project

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64 h. ago China Sets Steep Duties on European Brandy but Spares Biggest Producers

China Sets Steep Duties on European Brandy but Spares Biggest Producers  The New York Times

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69 h. ago China stock sentiment falls amid policy inaction and tariff concerns

China stock sentiment falls amid policy inaction and tariff concerns  Investing.com

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4 d. ago ‘Better than expected’: Chinese firms in Vietnam upbeat over US tariff deal

Chinese manufacturers in Vietnam breathed a sigh of relief on Wednesday, after Washington and Hanoi agreed a “better than expected” trade deal that will reduce US tariffs to 20 per cent and bring an end to three months of uncertainty. Most Chinese exporters are likely to continue operating in the Southeast Asian nation in the wake of the agreement, with firms viewing the final tariff rate as manageable, analysts and businesspeople in the country told the Post. US President Donald Trump announced...

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5 d. ago US to impose 500% tariff on India, China over Russia business ties? Trump gives nod to Senate bill | World News

US to impose 500% tariff on India, China over Russia business ties? Trump gives nod to Senate bill | World News - Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times

Economics

5 d. ago Tariff Fears Prompted Some Shoe Firms To Get Out of China Fast: But Did They Move Too Quickly?

Tariff Fears Prompted Some Shoe Firms To Get Out of China Fast: But Did They Move Too Quickly?  WWD

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5 d. ago China offers tax refund to French cognac makers amid EU brandy probe: source

Beijing has extended an olive branch to French cognac producers by promising a “significant” tax refund if they cooperate with its anti-dumping investigation into European Union brandy sold in China, according to an industry source with knowledge of the matter. Major brands Hennessy, Martell and Rémy Martin have been offered the terms, said the person, who spoke anonymously due to the sensitivity of the issue. To qualify, producers must agree to Beijing’s demands, commit to a minimum selling...

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6 d. ago Why China sees US trade deals with partners as a threat – and how it could react

Beijing has renewed its warning to other countries not to strike deals with the United States on terms that come at China’s expense – ahead of Washington’s looming deadline to conclude tariff negotiations with most of its trade partners. Chinese officials are concerned that nations from Europe to Southeast Asia may enter into trade agreements with the US that divert supply chains, reduce bilateral trade with China or compel governments to exit Beijing-led projects, analysts said on Monday. “The...

Events

7 d. ago China's weak factory activity maintains pressure for more stimulus as tariff risks weigh

China's weak factory activity maintains pressure for more stimulus as tariff risks weigh  Reuters

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7 d. ago China manufacturing PMI shrinks in June as tariff headwinds persist

China manufacturing PMI shrinks in June as tariff headwinds persist  Investing.com

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7 d. ago China firmly opposes tariff deals reached at expense of China's interests as US 'reciprocal tariffs' deadline approaches

China firmly opposes tariff deals reached at expense of China's interests as US 'reciprocal tariffs' deadline approaches  Global Times

Economics

9 d. ago Nike shares soar on its production shift away from China, but warns of a $1 billion tariff hit

Nike shares soar on its production shift away from China, but warns of a $1 billion tariff hit  AP News

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9 d. ago As Trump touts tariff deal, China pitches itself as global trade leader

As Trump touts tariff deal, China pitches itself as global trade leader  The Washington Post

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9 d. ago China industrial profits sink 9% in May on ‘weak demand’, US trade dispute

China’s industrial profits fell by more than 9 per cent in May over the same month of 2024, according to data released on Friday, reflecting what analysts said was weak domestic demand for minerals and motor vehicles, coupled with ramifications of the US-China tariff dispute. The National Bureau of Statistics said profits for industrial companies making more than 20 million yuan a year in revenue dropped in May by 9.1 per cent, year on year. Industrial profits fell 9.7 per cent in May over...

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1 week ago Nike to cut China reliance to ease tariff hit, sending shares soaring

Nike to cut China reliance to ease tariff hit, sending shares soaring  Yahoo Finance

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1 week ago Nike plans to reduce reliance on China production for US market to soften tariff blow

Nike plans to reduce reliance on China production for US market to soften tariff blow  Reuters

Economics

1 week ago Nike plans to reduce China production to soften US tariff blow, shares jump By Reuters

Nike plans to reduce China production to soften US tariff blow, shares jump By Reuters  Investing.com

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