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US-China Trade War Intensifies With No End in Sight

On April 9, Trump ratcheted up pressure on China, raising the import duty to 125%, even as he announced a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs for dozens of other trade partners.

April 9, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

China Raises Its Retaliatory Tariff on US to 84%

China again vowed to fight to the end April 9 in an escalating trade war with the U.S. as it announced it would raise tariffs on American goods to 84% from April 10.

April 9, 2025
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US Vows to Shield Panama Canal From China Threat

Pete Hegseth's visit comes amid tensions over President Trumps assertions that the U.S. is being overcharged to use the Panama Canal and that China has influence over its operations.

April 8, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Trump Schedules Tariff Talks but Plans 104% Hit on China

Hopes for President Donald Trump to strike a last-minute deal with China on tariffs appeared distant.

April 8, 2025
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Panama Auditor Says Port Operator Owes Millions

Panamas top auditor accused port operator CK Hutchison of wrongdoing, providing a potential path for the country to wrest control of canal facilities caught in a U.S.-China tug-of-war.

April 8, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

China Says It Will Fight to the End on Trump Tariffs

China said April 8 it would fight to the end and take countermeasures to safeguard its own interests after President Donald Trump threatened an additional 50% tariff on Chinese imports.

April 8, 2025
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Xi Declares China Ready to Fight Trumps Trade Tariffs

President Xi Jinpings decision to quickly retaliate against Donald Trumps sweeping tariffs sent the world a clear message: If the U.S. wants a trade war, China is ready to fight.

April 7, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Trump Threatens 50% Additional Tariffs on China

President Donald Trump threatened additional tariffs of 50% on China on April 7, raising fresh concerns that his drive to rebalance the global economy could lead to a trade war.

April 7, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

China Hits Back With 34% Tariff on Imports of All US Goods

China announced April 4 that it will impose a 34% tariff on imports of all U.S. products beginning April 10, part of a flurry of retaliatory measures following the U.S. slate of tariffs.

April 4, 2025
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Dole Says Port Fees on Chinese Ships Would Hike Banana Prices

Dole says a proposal to curb Chinas dominance of the maritime industry would have a big impact on bananas and aggravate consumers already sensitive to higher prices at the grocery store.

March 26, 2025