Earlier this week, the Trump administration announced that it would be conducting a national security investigation under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 related to imports of critical minerals and their derivative products.

China has appointed Li Chenggang as its new lead trade negotiator, a move signaling a tactical recalibration not only in the context of deepening trade conflict with the United States, but also in light of emerging opportunities with other trading partners.

Recent developments related to the deal to sell two key Panamanian ports to an American private equity company have added new complications and complexity to the situation, leading to uncertainty as to the ultimate outcome.

As global supply chains shift and trade tensions simmer, Vietnam finds itself caught between two economic powerhouses. The challenge for Hanoi is to reap the benefits of Chinese capital and market access while keeping the door open to American trade.

In recent months, Microsoft has taken steps back from the Chinese market, suspending services for some Chinese clients and winding down several operations. The moves have intensified fears of a deepening technological decoupling between the U.S. and China.

Yesterday, the Trump administration posted notices indicating that it would be proceeding with national security investigations under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 related to imports of semiconductors and semiconductor manufacturing equipment and of pharmaceuticals and pharmaceutical ingredients.

A press conference held by China's State Council Information Office provided an overview of the country's import and export performance in the first quarter of 2025. Touting the total trade in the first quarter reaching 10.3 trillion yuan (approximately 1.4 trillion USD), Chinese officials