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Government, Business, Logistics

US Hikes Tariffs Amid Trade Talks; China Vows to Retaliate

The United States hiked tariffs on more than $200 billion in goods from China on May 10 in the most dramatic step yet of President Donald Trump’s push to extract trade concessions, deepening a conflict that has roiled financial markets and cast a shadow over the global economy.

May 10, 2019
Government, Business, Logistics

Trade Gap With China Shrinks to Lowest Since 2016

The U.S. trade deficit with China decreased to the narrowest in almost three years as imports slowed and exports advanced, offering President Donald Trump a chance to claim his tariff war is yielding the desired results just as negotiations reach a critical stage.

May 9, 2019
Government, Business, Logistics

Common Consumer Goods May Be Target of Retaliatory Tariffs

President Donald Trump’s latest threat to raise tariffs on Chinese goods puts vital intermediate equipment and everyday consumer goods used by millions of Americans back into the cross-hairs.

May 8, 2019
Government, Business, Logistics

China Prepares Retaliatory Tariffs as Chief Negotiator Heads to US

China’s top trade negotiator Liu He will travel to the United States this week for high-stakes talks as prospects dimmed for maintaining a fragile truce after President Donald Trump threatened to raise tariffs on Chinese goods starting May 10.

May 7, 2019
Government, Business, Logistics

Trump’s Tariffs on Chinese Electric Cars Seen Likely to Last

With China bent on dominating the future of electric vehicles, President Donald Trump is likely to erect trade barriers targeting that technology in the form of stiff new tariffs that will have staying power, according to a consultant on the country’s auto market.

May 7, 2019
Government, Business

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin Calls Latest Round of China Trade Talks ‘Productive’

The latest round of U.S.-China talks wrapped up in Beijing on May 1, with U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin calling the meetings “productive” in a tweet.

May 1, 2019
Business, Technology

US Trails in Lithium Mining for EV Batteries

The U.S. push to challenge China’s dominance in the production and sale of electric vehicles has at least one weak link: Most of the raw materials needed to make the batteries are dug elsewhere.

April 30, 2019
Government, Business, Technology, Logistics

Shanghai Tesla Factory Key to CEO Elon Musk’s Ambitions

Three months after groundbreaking, Tesla Inc. is rushing to complete its multibillion-dollar factory on the outskirts of Shanghai to capitalize on growing demand in the world’s largest electric car market.

April 29, 2019
Business, Technology, Logistics

Amazon Is Said to Prepare Closing of Chinese E-Commerce Store

Amazon.com is preparing to close a Chinese online store that caters to mainland consumers, according to sources familiar with the matter.

April 17, 2019
Government, Business, Logistics

As Trade War Simmers, US Soybean Shipments Hit One-Year Low

Shipments of American soybeans are at the lowest level since before the U.S.-China trade war in what could be a worrying sign for growers hoping for the Asian giant to accelerate purchases ahead of a trade deal.

April 15, 2019