Analysts now talk not just of a war over trade, but one that could spread beyond technology to investment and other realms.
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Why China thinks it might win a trade war with Trump
Although Mr Trump’s intentions in unleashing the biggest disruption to trade in modern history are not fully clear, he seems less interested in striking a deal with China than ever before. All negotiations would be…
In China, whispers of change as some companies tell staff to work less
A handful of major Chinese companies like home appliance maker Midea have new badges of honour this year: mandatory clock-off times for staff and bans on after-hours meetings.
Asian markets fall before Trump’s 104 percent tariff on China takes effect
With tariffs on a wide range of countries set to begin, the White House signaled the president was open to deals, including with China — as long as Beijing makes the first move.
China state firms pledge to boost share purchases to calm markets
Chinese state holding companies vowed on Tuesday to increase share investment while a slew of listed firms announced share buybacks as Beijing stepped up efforts to stabilise a stock market rocked by …
Trump tariffs on China set to rise to 104% Wednesday; markets sink again
China has remained defiant in the escalating trade war. Trump advisers say other countries are lining up to negotiate deals.
Manufacturing Already Moved Out of China. Now Where Will It Go?
Key Takeaways Many U.S. companies have refocused supply chains to Vietnam, Thailand and other countries in the region, partly because labor costs have risen in China over the decades.Those plans are now in question if…
Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq reverse gains as White House confirms 104% tariffs on China
Investors are digesting tariff whiplash after the White House confirmed plans to levy 104% tariffs on China, set to go into effect at 12:01am ET.
Trump praises ‘explosive’ tariffs, hours before imposing 104% rate on China
The US president has threatened to hit Beijing with the higher tariff if it did not withdraw its own retaliatory levy.
China’s central bank supports state-backed sovereign fund
China’s central bank on Tuesday vowed to back major state-backed fund Central Huijin Investment in stabilizing the market, as bourses in Asia were roiled in a trade war launched by Washington. Beijing …
Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq surge on hopes for Trump tariff deals
The prospect of US-Japan tariff talks lifted hopes for other trade deals even as China escalated its face-off with President Trump.
China tariff escalation a big mistake, US Treasury Secretary says
U.S. tariff negotiations are the result of calls from other countries not sliding financial markets and China’s escalation is a big mistake, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Tuesday.
China Steps In to Support Stock Prices
Chinese state-owned firms are swinging into action to support stock prices after sharp falls on Monday. Moves Tuesday include: —Central Huijin, a unit of state-owned sovereign wealth fund China …
