Xi and Trump Reconnect: Charting a New Course for China-U.S. Trade Ties
Xi and Trump dialed in to reset China-U.S. relations, focusing on trade talks, economic data, and the path toward cooperation amid ongoing tensions.
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US Doubles Steel & Aluminum Tariffs: Sectors Brace for Impact
The US will raise tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from 25% to 50% on June 4, 2025, challenging metal manufacturing, automotive and construction sectors worldwide.
OECD Downgrades 2025 Global Growth Forecast to 2.9% amid Rising Tariffs
OECD trims 2025 growth outlook to 2.9%, warning that rising tariffs and trade uncertainty could slow economies and hit the US hardest.
Top Banks Boost China’s 2025 Growth Outlook Amid Policy Push
Leading banks including Goldman Sachs, J.P. Morgan and Morgan Stanley raise China’s 2025 GDP growth forecasts amid pro-growth policies and eased trade tensions.
ASEAN’s Malaysia Summit: Chance for Change or More of the Same?
At the 46th ASEAN Summit in Malaysia, leaders weigh unity amid U.S. tariffs and shifting geopolitics, eyeing stronger regional strategies and RCEP success.
China’s Multilateralism: Navigating Global Trade Turbulence
China reaffirms its commitment to the WTO-based multilateral trading system, calling for open, inclusive trade to counter rising economic nationalism and fragmented markets.
California Dockworkers Grapple with Impact of U.S. Tariffs
U.S. tariffs on goods from the Chinese mainland are slowing operations at California’s Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles, leaving dockworkers facing delays and uncertainty.
US-China Ocean Cargo Bookings Soar 300% After Tariff Rollback, Vizion Reports
Bookings for container shipments from the Chinese mainland to the US spiked almost 300% after mutual tariff cuts, signaling a swift rebound in trans-Pacific trade.
China and U.S. Unveil Tariff Truce to Boost Global Trade
China and the U.S. unveil tariff adjustments after high-level talks, aiming for a sustainable, mutually beneficial trade relationship to ease global economic tensions.
Mexican Drivers Shift to Chinese Mainland Cars
Despite global trade tensions, Mexico’s showrooms are embracing Chinese mainland cars, from hatchbacks to electric SUVs, driving a shift in the country’s auto market.