Key Meeting Charts Path to Equal & Constructive China-US Trade
A high-level summit between the Chinese mainland and the U.S. charts an equal & constructive trade path, covering tariffs, tech partnerships, and supply-chain resilience.
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US and EU Seal New Trade Deal with 15% Tariffs on EU Goods
US and EU leaders struck a new trade deal setting 15% tariffs on European goods while granting zero duties on key American exports.
US and Chinese mainland delegations meet in Sweden for trade talks
High-level trade talks between the US and the Chinese mainland in Sweden aim to ease economic tensions, but a comprehensive deal remains unlikely amid strategic disagreements.
China-EU Summit: Investment to Heal Trade Imbalances
Leaders at the China-EU summit turned to investment as a remedy for structural trade deficits, highlighting green tech, digital infrastructure and advanced manufacturing ties.
EU Votes for €93B Counter-Tariffs on U.S. Goods
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Chinese Mainland’s Cross-Border Flows Hit Record $7.6T in H1
The Chinese mainland’s non-banking cross-border flows reached $7.6T in H1, with 53% in RMB and a $127.3B net inflow, marking a record high.
Chinese mainland-EU Trade Ties Hit $785.8B, Driving GreenTech Growth
Fifty years of partnership have turned the Chinese mainland-EU trade into a $785.8B powerhouse in 2024, with new investments in green tech and digital sectors.
Chinese Mainland Condemns EU’s New Sanctions on Its Companies
The Chinese mainland condemns the EU’s 18th round of sanctions targeting its companies and financial institutions, warning of trade fallout and promising to defend its rights.
Merz Seeks Stability at Home, Charts Bold Asian Pivot
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