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Ambassador Warns Canada About Using China as Bargaining Chip

Chinas ambassador warned the Canadian government against using it as a bargaining chip in trade negotiations with the U.S.

March 25, 2025
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China Cuts Back on Small Packages Shipped to US

Chinese companies cut back on the small packages they shipped to the U.S. last month, as President Donald Trump looks to close off the trade and impose tariffs on all imports from China.

March 21, 2025
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Shipping Group Says Trump Port Fee Plan Will Hurt Economy

Bimco says a plan by the Trump administration to introduce fees on the use of Chinese commercial ships is likely to damage the U.S. economy.

March 19, 2025
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How BYDs Five-Minute EV Charging Stacks Up Against Rivals

BYD can now add "charging as fast as refueling" to its marketing slogans, potentially helping it capture more market share from legacy automakers and direct rivals like Tesla.

March 18, 2025
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China Partially Renews US Meat Export Permits

Chinas government has renewed export registrations for some U.S. meat plants whose eligibility was set to lapse, raising hopes that shipments wont be disrupted.

March 17, 2025
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Trumps Trade Team Debates Strategy for New Tariff Rollout

President Donald Trumps top trade negotiator is attempting to inject order into new tariffs expected next month, after previous announcements roiled markets and fueled uncertainty.

March 17, 2025
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Chinas Commerce Head: There Are No Winners in a Trade War

China's economy can weather higher tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump, the Chinese commerce minister said March 6, though he added that there are no winners in a trade war.

March 6, 2025
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Trade Tensions Put American Crop Exports in Jeopardy

Mexico could put their own import tariffs on that could reduce the U.S. freight advantage. Its a matter of how fierce the trade war gets, said Pat Boova.

March 5, 2025
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China Slaps Extra Tariffs on Major US Farm Imports

China responded to new U.S. tariffs by announcing March 4 it will impose additional tariffs of up to 15% on imports of key U.S. farm products, including chicken, pork, soy and beef.

March 4, 2025
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China Eyes Retaliatory Tariffs on US Agriculture

The response from Beijing will likely include tariffs and non-tariff measures, a Communist Party-backed news outlet reported on March 3, citing a person it didnt identify.

March 3, 2025