Malaysia has axed $22 billion of Chinese-backed projects, in a blow to China"s grand plan to dominate world trade
How Hwee Young/Getty Mahathir Mohamad has cancelled two major Chinese-funded projects to avoid his country going into further debt. The projects were a $20 billion rail link and two gas pipelines worth $2.3 billi.....»»
China files WTO challenge to US $200B tariff plan
China's government says it has filed a World Trade Organization case challenging U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to raise tariffs on Chinese goods worth $200 billion in an escalating dispute over technology policy......»»
Malaysia Can"t Afford $22 Billion Beijing-Backed Projects, Mahathir Tells China
Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said he plans to defer or cancel some $22 billion worth of Chinese-backed infrastructure projects, after explaining his objections to China’s leaders......»»
The US is scrambling to invest more in Asia to counter China"s "Belt and Road" mega-project. Here"s what China"s plan to connect the world through infrastructure is like.
Reuters The Belt and Road Initiative is one of China's most ambitious projects. It involves partnering with dozens of countries around the world through trade and infrastructure projects, such as shipping lanes, railr.....»»
Trump tariffs cost China $35 billion, hurt both economies: U.N.
A trade war between the world's top two economies cut U.S. imports of Chinese goods by more than a quarter, or $35 billion, in the first half of this year and drove up prices for American consumers, a U.N. study showed on Tuesday......»»
Thailand says new Asian trade deal to be signed in 2020
Thailand said on Sunday that Southeast Asian nations are committed to signing a pact by February 2020 on forging what could become the world's largest trade bloc, even after new demands by India dealt a blow to the process backed by China......»»
Factbox: Pending mergers and acquisitions involving U.S. firms that need Chinese approval
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday he has ordered American companies to exit China after Beijing unveiled retaliatory tariffs on $75 billion worth of U.S. goods, in a new twist in the bitter trade war between the world's two largest economies......»»
Trump hits China with more tariffs, sharply escalating trade dispute
President Donald Trump said Thursday he will impose an additional 10% tariff on $300 billion worth of Chinese imports starting Sept. 1 as talks aimed at easing tensions between the world's two largest economies continue......»»
Trump hits China with more tariffs, sharply escalating trade dispute
U.S. President Donald Trump vowed to impose a 10% tariff on $300 billion of Chinese imports from Sept. 1, sharply escalating a bruising trade war between the world's largest economies and jolting financial markets......»»
Factbox - From phone makers to farmers, the toll of Trump"s trade wars
U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday said he would impose a 10% tariff on the remaining $300 billion of Chinese imports as tensions with China spiked again, the latest salvo in a yearlong trade war between the world's two largest economies......»»
Instant View: Trump announces new tariffs on China
U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday moved to impose a 10% tariff on an additional $300 billion worth of Chinese imports starting Sept. 1, after U.S. and Chinese negotiators failed to kickstart trade talks between the world's two largest economies......»»
Trump threatens new tariffs as U.S.-China trade tensions spike again
U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday moved to impose a 10% tariff on a remaining $300 billion list of Chinese imports starting Sept. 1, after U.S. and Chinese negotiators failed to kickstart trade talks between the world's two largest economies......»»
U.S. to launch public hearings on additional China tariffs next week
The U.S. Trade Representative's Office on Monday will kick off seven days of testimony from U.S. retailers, manufacturers and other businesses about President Donald Trump's plan to hit another $300 billion worth of Chinese goods with tariffs......»»
China"s retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods take effect amid standoff
An increase in Chinese tariffs on most U.S. imports on a $60 billion target list took effect as planned on Saturday, with Beijing retaliating against Washington's escalation in the trade war between the world's two largest economies......»»
Will Trump"s Plan Blow Up In His Face: Goldman Warns Inflation Will Surge If Trade War Escalates
When Trump escalated the latest round of trade war with China by hiking tariffs on $200BN in Chinese exports to 25%, he had three things in mind: the US economy was firing on all cylinders (Q1 GDP had just pri.....»»
China"s trade negotiator says a tariff hike won"t solve anything
China’s top trade negotiator says increasing tariffs will hurt China, the U.S. and even the world. Vice Premier Liu He spoke to the media ahead of a planned tariff hike on $200 billion worth of Chinese goods. Rough cut (no reporter narration).....»»
Global stocks slip on U.S.-China trade concerns, bonds fall
A gauge of world equity markets slid and the dollar traded near break-even on Wednesday over growing concerns about the latest U.S.-China trade talks and as the United States moved closer to raising tariffs on $200 billion worth of Chinese imports......»»
Trade dispute escalates as Trump threatens $100 billion more in China tariffs
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump on Thursday directed U.S. trade officials to identify tariffs on $100 billion more Chinese imports, upping the ante in an already high-stakes trade confrontation between the world's two largest economies......»»
Trade war: Trump threatens $100 bn more tariff on China, world stocks slump
Trump said in a statement the further tariffs were being considered "in light of China's unfair retaliation" against earlier US trade actions that included $50 billion of tariffs on Chinese goods.....»»
Trump doubles down on potential trade war with China
President Trump said he would consider imposing tariffs on an additional $100 billion worth of Chinese goods in retaliation for China’s plan to impose its own tariffs on American products......»»
Trump doubles down on potential trade war with China
President Trump said he would consider imposing tariffs on an additional $100 billion worth of Chinese goods in retaliation for China’s plan to impose its own tariffs on American products......»»