Trump Administration
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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.
U.S. Continues Push for Chinese Economic Rebalancing
For many years now, the U.S. government has complained about the Chinese economy being driven by exports of manufactured goods, rather than by domestic demand. The Trump administration is continuing this focus, although its language and approach diverge a bit from that of the Biden administration.