Tariffs
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China Concludes Anti-Discrimination Probe, Imposes Retaliatory Tariffs on Canada
Over the weekend, Beijing concluded its first anti-discrimination investigation, related to Canada's tariffs on Chinese EVs, steel and aluminum, and other products, and announced retaliatory tariffs on Canadian agricultural goods and seafood.
Beijing Strikes Back: China's Multi-Pronged Response to U.S. Tariff Hike
In a swift and comprehensive retaliation against the 10% additional tariff imposed by the United States today on all Chinese goods, Beijing has unleashed a barrage of countermeasures. These actions span across multiple fronts, including a WTO challenge, retaliatory tariffs, sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) decisions on U.S. agricultural products,
Trump Raises Fentanyl-Related China Tariffs to 20%
Today, President Trump amended his previous Executive Order imposing 10% tariffs on all Chinese imports on the basis that "the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) ... has subsidized and otherwise incentivized PRC chemical companies to export fentanyl and related precursor chemicals that are used to produce synthetic opioids sold illicitly in
China Vows Retaliation Against U.S. Copper Tariffs
Following a new U.S. investigation on copper imports, China warned of retaliation against potential U.S. tariffs. However, trade data suggests that China may not be the most impacted nation if new duties are imposed, and the references to China in the White House announcement may be exaggerating China&
EU Cracks Down on Chinese E-Commerce Flood Amid Safety and Fair Trade Concerns
As online shopping continues to expand in the EU, the European Commission is moving to tighten controls on the surge of low-value e-commerce imports, particularly from China. These measures aim to address concerns about product safety, unfair competition, and environmental impact.
As Trump Ramps Up Tariffs, China Pushes Back While Courting U.S. Firms
As more U.S. tariffs loom on the horizon, Chinese officials are adopting a dual strategy: blending diplomatic resistance with selective engagement of U.S. businesses. This approach underscores China’s approach of safeguarding economic interests while projecting an image of collaboration.
Report Finds China's Retaliatory Tariffs Hit Trump-Voting Counties Hardest
Today, China's retaliatory tariffs in the latest round of the U.S.-China trade spat entered into effect. A report produced by a U.S. think tank estimates the economic pain to be most acute in rural and industrial regions that overwhelmingly supported President Donald Trump in the