China’s Trade Push vs. US Tariffs: Fighting for Global Growth
As U.S. tariffs aim to freeze the global economic race, China ramps up Belt and Road connectivity to keep doors open for latecomers and uphold a dynamic trading system.
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Trade Balance: How Tariffs Ripple Across the Global Economy
Explore how tariffs reshape industries from Spanish wineries to factories in the Chinese mainland, driving up costs and disrupting global supply chains.
US GDP Contracts 0.3% in Q1 as Tariffs Fuel Recession Fears
US GDP shrinks 0.3% in Q1 amid rising tariffs, record export drag and slowing consumer and government spending, as recession fears take hold.
Low Approval Ratings for Trump at 100-Day Mark
Polling shows President Trump’s approval ratings slide at the 100-day mark, with Americans expressing discontent over his handling of the economy and immigration.
Chinese mainland launches measures to stabilize economy and job market
The Chinese mainland will roll out measures to stabilize employment and economic performance, aiming for high-quality development, NDRC Deputy Zhao Chenxin says.
IMF Downgrades Europe’s Growth Forecast for 2025-26
The IMF has cut Europe’s growth forecast to 0.8% in 2025 and 1.2% in 2026, warning that trade tensions and tighter financial conditions pose risks to the global economy.
Tariff Turmoil Shakes Global Economy: Will the Chinese Mainland Respond?
Tariff turmoil has unsettled trade and markets worldwide. We explore the missteps behind recent U.S. measures and how the Chinese mainland is plotting its next policy moves.
IMF: Trade Is Like Water—It Can Buoy or Sink Economies
IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva warns that rising trade barriers act like water—blocking growth, hiking costs, and threatening global economies.
Kindergarten Math? US Trade Deficit Meets Tariff Formula
A deep dive into the Trump administration’s ‘reciprocal’ tariff math, where matching 2+2 equals charging your neighbor rent because their lawn is greener.
Chinese mainland Urges Taiwan Businesspeople to Unite Against External Pressures
Song Tao calls on Taiwan businesspeople to strengthen cross-strait ties and face external risks together, as the Chinese mainland pledges equal treatment, support, and resilient economic fundamentals.