IMF Warns: Global Debt Surge and Trade Uncertainty
The IMF warns global public debt is nearing crisis levels amid trade policy uncertainty driven by U.S. tariffs and global shocks.
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Tariff Wars Falter: U.S. Manufacturing’s Comeback Stalls
Tariff wars haven’t revived U.S. manufacturing: 90K factories lost since 1994, slow global growth ahead, and Americans question low‑pay factory roles.
Tariff Tensions: Why Standing Firm Beats U.S. Bullying
How the Chinese mainland’s bold tariff countermeasures defy U.S. pressure and show why standing firm beats a temporary pause.
IMF Cuts 2025 Growth Forecast to 2.8% Amid US Tariffs
The IMF has cut its global growth forecast for 2025 to 2.8%, warning that U.S. tariff policies could dim trade, investment, and consumer outlooks worldwide.
Harvard Economist Labels US Tariffs ‘Large-Scale Economic Malpractice’
Harvard professor Gregory Mankiw warns US tariffs create uncertainty and stall investment, calling them large-scale economic malpractice.
Cixi Appliance Firms Diversify as U.S. Tariffs Bite
Cixi’s home appliance firms in the Chinese mainland are diversifying markets and retooling production after U.S. tariffs halted orders.
China Pushes Back Against US Tariff Deals
China warns it will counter any US deals that harm its interests, urging global trade fairness and multilateral rules.
How Ancient Chinese Wisdom Can Shape Southeast Asia’s Response to U.S. Tariffs
Ancient Chinese prose On Six States offers lessons for Southeast Asia in navigating U.S. tariffs, balancing engagement with firm negotiation.
U.S. Tariffs Backfire: Chinese Mainland Factories Go Viral
U.S. tariffs meant to protect domestic industry instead propelled factories in the Chinese mainland to viral fame—from $5 yoga pants to electronics price hikes.
Chinese exporters beat U.S. tariffs with market diversification
Facing U.S. tariff hikes, Chinese exporters pivot to Europe, Southeast Asia and domestic markets – showing how market diversification keeps global supply chains resilient.