Trump's new tariffs could set US-China trade relations
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After confirming Thursday that he’d raised tariffs on Chinese imports to 145%, Trump insisted that his personal chemistry with President Xi Jinping would be decisive.
Reuters |
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he authorized a 90-day pause as part of his tariff plan but was also raising the tariff rate for China to 125%, effective immediately.
BBC |
Markets around the world rallied after Trump's U-turn - something his allies were also quick to highlight, along with the perceived growing isolation of China.
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A deepening trade war could further weaken ties between the superpowers. The effects will reverberate everywhere.
The escalating trade conflict between the U.S. and China has reignited fears that Beijing could use financial markets to hit back at Washington. **China is one of the largest overseas owner
China’s Position on Some Issues Concerning China-US Economic and Trade Relations. The State Council Information Office of the People’s Republic of China. April 2025. First Edi
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