Trump Administration

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U.S. Trade Deals with Cambodia and Malaysia Have Anti-China Elements

Yesterday, the White House posted the text of trade agreements it signed with Cambodia and Malaysia. Both agreements have a number of provisions that target or have an impact on China in some way. The Cambodia agreement is here and the Malaysia agreement is here. With regard to provisions that

U.S. Imposes Tariffs on Trucks, Truck Parts, Buses

The Trump administration has followed through on another set of "national security" tariffs, imposing 25% tariffs on imported trucks and truck parts, and 10% tariffs on imported buses.

Trump Administration Continues Rhetorical Push against Chinese Export Controls

The rhetoric from President Trump cooled a bit over the weekend, but key members of his administration are still offering public statements that present an aggressive posture in reaction to China's recent export control announcements.

Trump Reacts To Latest Chinese Export Control Moves

In response to China's recent announcements of expanded export controls, President Trump indicated that the U.S. will respond with 100% tariffs, as well as export controls on software and perhaps on Boeing parts.

Trump Administration's AI Chip Deal Sparks Outcry over New Sales

Amidst escalating tensions over competition in advanced technology, the Trump administration has signaled a willingness to greenlight sales of certain high-end AI chips to China – a move that is not only drawing fierce bipartisan criticism in Washington but also prompting security audits and warnings from Beijing itself. This development marks

Reports Indicate Trump Administration Will Grant Chip Export Licenses on China Sales in Exchange for Cut of Revenue

The Financial Times reported yesterday that the Trump administration has worked out a deal with Nvidia and AMD under which the semiconductor companies will be granted export licenses on chip sales to China, and in return the companies will give the U.S. government 15% of the revenue from these

U.S.-China Stockholm Talks Conclude, Await Decision on Next Step

Following two days of trade talks in Stockholm, Sweden, officials from China and the United States indicated a likely extension of their existing tariff pause.
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