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Tesla Probably Cant Make Money in China, Morgan Stanley Says

Investors should keep their expectations about Tesla Inc.s ability to operate profitably in China very low, Morgan Stanley analyst Adam Jonas wrote in a note, adding that hes cautious about the countrys role in the carmakers long-term strategy and fundamental value.

March 6, 2019
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US Indefinitely Delays Increased Tariffs on Chinese Goods

The United States has confirmed the country is postponing until further notice a scheduled tariff increase on Chinese goods, the latest sign that the worlds two largest economies could be headed toward a de-escalation of their trade dispute.

March 5, 2019
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Trade Deal That Would Lift US Tariffs on Chinese Goods Said to Be Near

The United States and China are close to a trade deal that could lift most or all U.S. tariffs as long as Beijing follows through on pledges ranging from better protecting intellectual-property rights to buying a significant amount of American products, two people familiar with the discussions said.

March 4, 2019
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Trumps Extension of China Truce Gives Xi Breathing Room on Slowdown

Donald Trumps decision to extend a deadline on additional tariffs on Chinese goods provides Xi Jinping with some temporary relief as he struggles to arrest an economic slowdown.

February 25, 2019
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US, China Crafting Foundation for Trade Deal, Source Says

U.S. and Chinese negotiators are working on multiple memorandums of understanding that would form the basis of a final trade deal, according to a person briefed on the talks.

February 21, 2019
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Tesla Racing to Get Model 3s to China Before Potential Tariff Hike

Tesla Inc. is loading as many Model 3 sedans as it can onto vessels destined for the Peoples Republic ahead of March 1, when a trade-war truce between presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping is scheduled to expire.

February 13, 2019
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Trump Says Summit With Xi Unlikely by Tariff Deadline Date

President Donald Trump said he wont meet Chinese President Xi Jinping before a March 1 deadline to avert higher U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods, intensifying fears the two wont strike a deal before the end of a 90-day truce.

February 8, 2019
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Tariffs Deliver on One Front, IIF Study Finds

President Donald Trumps tariffs on imports from China continue to attract opposition from economists and much of the business community. They also may be delivering on at least one goal of the administrations trade wars: reducing imports of targeted products from China.

February 5, 2019
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As China Reduces Pollution, Value of Vessels Transporting LNG Increases

The worlds biggest shipbuilder sees Chinas cleanup of its smoggy skies lifting prices of the vessels this year.

January 29, 2019
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US Confirms China Trade Talks to Begin

The Trump administration confirmed it will hold two days of talks this week in Washington to discuss structural changes to Chinas economy and Beijings pledge to buy more American goods.

January 28, 2019