Why US ‘Reciprocal Tariffs’ Could Backfire on the Global Economy
Exploring how US ‘reciprocal tariffs’ risk backfiring: from smuggling surges to global trade tensions, threatening the multilateral order.
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Chinese FM Wang Yi poses five questions against U.S. sweeping tariffs at BRICS meeting, calling for fair trade and a multipolar world.
Brace for a Tariff War of Attrition
In the first 100 days, new U.S. tariffs triggered a global trade drop; experts warn of a long tariff war of attrition across G20 markets.
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Xi Jinping Offers Condolences to Iranian President After Deadly Port Blast
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Cross-Border Tariffs Push E-Commerce Costs Higher for Global Shoppers
As US levies near-universal import tariffs on goods from the Chinese mainland, cross-border e-commerce platforms pass the 145% surcharge onto consumers worldwide.
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In Q1, the Chinese mainland service trade hit 1.97 trillion yuan, up 8.7%, led by a 21.8% surge in travel services and steady growth in knowledge-intensive sectors.