A Hong Kong conglomerate that had agreed to sell its two ports at the Panama Canal said it may seek a Chinese investor to join a consortium of buyers, which could bring more U.S. scrutiny to the deal.
July 28, 2025China News Updates
Transport Topics provides essential updates on China logistics news, including tariff developments, supply chain shifts, and trade policy changes. Our reporting delivers a global perspective on how Chinese manufacturing and transport trends impact U.S. freight, warehousing, and shipping operations.
Trump Floats China Trip as Trade Tensions Ease
President Donald Trump said a trip to China might be “not too distant,” raising prospects that the leaders of the world’s two largest economies may meet soon to help reset relations.
July 23, 2025Treasury Head to Attend US-China Trade Talks in Stockholm
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he will meet his Chinese counterparts in Stockholm next week for their third round of trade talks.
July 22, 2025Trump Adds Tariffs on Industries for Aug. 1 Double Whammy
President Donald Trump is readying plans for industry-specific tariffs to kick in alongside his country-by-country duties on Aug. 1.
July 18, 2025China Pledges Crackdown on Illicit Exports of Rare Earths
China’s state security agency says it is cracking down on alleged smuggling of rare earth minerals that it says threaten national security.
July 18, 2025Battery Material Maker Stocks Jump as US Eyes 93% China Duty
Battery material makers’ stocks climbed as the U.S. set to impose preliminary antidumping duties of 93.5% on graphite imports from China.
July 18, 2025US to Impose 93.5% Tariff on Graphite From China
The Commerce Department imposed preliminary antidumping duties of 93.5% on Chinese imports of graphite, a key battery component.
July 17, 2025Trump Aims to Shut Loopholes China Uses to Evade Tariffs
President Donald Trump’s trade deal with Vietnam targets practices China has long used to skirt U.S. tariffs: the shifting of production to Southeast Asia and the “origin washing” of exports.
July 3, 2025BYD Halts Plan to Build Mexico Car Plant Over Trump’s Trade War
Top Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD has shelved plans to build a major plant in Mexico over geopolitical tensions and uncertainty stemming from President Donald Trump’s trade policies.
July 2, 2025China Wary as US Advances Tariff Talks With Other Countries
China is increasingly wary about U.S. efforts to forge deals that could isolate Chinese firms from global supply chains.
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