Trump’s threat to stop U.S. purchases of the Chinese product comes as the U.S. was already cutting back on it.
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China seizes 60,000 maps over ‘mislabelled’ Taiwan
The maps also omitted “important islands” the South China Sea, where Beijing’s claims overlap with its neighbours.
Chinese travellers venturing further abroad, embracing multi-stop trips
Crowded attractions at home are turning some Chinese holidaymakers outward, giving the global tourism industry a boost.
U.S. and China roll out tit-for-tat port fees, threatening more turmoil at sea
China said it had started to collect the special charges on U.S.-owned, operated, built or flagged vessels but clarified that Chinese-built ships would be exempted from the levies.
China seizes 60,000 maps for ‘mislabelling’ Taiwan
The maps also omitted “important islands” the South China Sea, where Beijing’s claims overlap with its neighbours.
China trade freeze squeezes US soybean farmers as costs climb, profits vanish
American soybean growers across the Midwest are warning of another tough year as China’s trade freeze cuts off their largest export market and production costs soar.
Asia markets rise, breaking ranks with Wall Street’s declines on renewed U.S.-China trade feud
Asia-Pacific markets opened higher Wednesday, breaking ranks with Wall Street’s declines after U.S. and China exchanged blows in a renewed trade feud.
Global markets tumble as Beijing imposes new ban on U.S. shipping. Bessent vows China ‘will be hurt the most’ if it doesn’t surrender
China holds an unexpectedly strong hand in the trade war, and the U.S.’s tariffs have been counterintuitively positive for China.
Amid trade tensions, Trump threatens ban on cooking oil from China over soybean purchases
Soybeans were the number one U.S. agricultural export, worth about $24.5 billion and more than half of it was bought by China.
Trump’s tariffs on cabinets, furniture and lumber are live today, as trade tensions with China ramp up again
Concerns about U.S. trade policy are back in the spotlight after being overshadowed by the government shutdown and other matters.
FirstFT: Scott Bessent accuses China of trying to hurt world’s economy
Also in today’s newsletter, criminal case opened against prominent Kremlin critics and Jay Powell signals support for rate cut …
US tariffs on China on Nov 1 depend on Beijing’s actions, USTR Greer tells CNBC
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said it’s up to China whether additional 100% tariffs on its exports to the United States kick in on November 1 or sooner, but said it might be difficult for…
Trump calls Xi’s rare earth move a ‘bad moment’ — why it matters for US national security, China ties
President Donald Trump called China’s rare earth export controls a ‘bad moment’ as both countries navigate tensions over critical defense materials, and potential tariff increases.
