President Xi Jinping vowed on Tuesday to boost China’s footprint in Latin America and the Caribbean with a new $9 billion credit line and fresh infrastructure investment, although Brazil warned the …
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China Exults in Trump’s Tariff Pullback
The agreement was cheered in Beijing as vindication for Xi Jinping and his defiant response to President Trump’s trade war.
China, Brazil pledge to defend free trade as presidents meet in Beijing
China and Brazil pledged on Tuesday to defend free trade and multilateralism as the two countries signed 20 agreements in Beijing to strengthen their ties amid global trade uncertainties. The two …
China’s UBTech humanoids to get Huawei brains to build home, factory robot force
Huawei Technologies and UBTech Robotics have signed a major deal to fast-track humanoid robot adoption in China’s factories and homes. The partnership was announced Monday in Shenzhen, a southern …
Trump’s U.K., China ‘deals’ leave tariff policy more confused than ever
With his tariff ‘deals,’ President Trump leaves international trade relationships even more unsettled than before.
Trump Hails ‘Total Reset’ of U.S.-China Relations. Why Other Deals Won’t Be as Smooth.
President Donald Trump hailed a “total reset” in trade relations between the U.S. and China. But other trading partners may not find negotiations quite so smooth. To many, China may have appeared the toughest agreement…
China-US Truce Prompts Price Jump in Pacific Shipping Frenzy
A China-US deal to slash trade tariffs is set to push freight rates higher, as companies rush to use a 90-day grace period to ferry goods across the Pacific Ocean.
Chinese Exporters to US Tread Warily as Tariff Uncertainties Linger
After talks with Chinese officials, the U.S. said on Monday the two sides had agreed to a 90-day pause under which Washington will cut tariffs on Chinese imports to 30% from 145% and Chinese duties…
After trade deal with U.S., China’s Xi says ‘bullying’ leads to isolation
Chinese state media — and many outside analysts — declared Beijing had won round one of the trade war after the Trump administration rolled back many tariffs.
China’s JD.com beats quarterly revenue estimates
China’s JD.com topped market estimates for quarterly revenue on Tuesday, in a sign the e-commerce giant saw steady demand even as U.S. tariffs and prolonged economic weakness weighed on consumer sentiment.
China commits $9 billion in fresh credit to Latin America
President Xi Jinping vowed on Tuesday to boost China’s footprint in Latin America and the Caribbean with a new $9 billion credit line and fresh infrastructure investment, although Brazil warned the region not to become…
China’s State Media Claims Victory After US Trade Talks
Xi Jinping on Tuesday warned against “bullying and coercion” in his first remarks on the trade war since the weekend’s talks.
US tariff pause on Beijing puts pressure on ‘China-plus-one’ countries
A new U.S.-China agreement to pause sky-high tariffs on each other is pressuring manufacturing hubs such as Vietnam and Mexico to make their own, better deals with the U.S. to continue benefiting from …