China, Trump and tariffs

China is ‘laughing’ at the U.S. trade wars and has the most to gain from Trump’s ongoing European tariffs, top diplomat says
After the U.S. imposed a 25% tariff on any imported steel and aluminum, the EU struck back with a 50% tariff on American whiskey. In response, President Donald Trump threatened a
Trump tariffs and drugs: How a trade war with China could worsen medicine shortage
Generic drugmakers and hospital pharmacists warn that added financial pressure from tariffs could strain the nation's generic drug supplies.
Why China Is Worried About Trump’s Tariffs on Mexico
China’s exports to developing markets have soared, opening indirect routes to the U.S. market that officials in Beijing worry may be closed under pressure from President Trump.
BMW's China problem isn't going away — and Trump's trade war may make things worse
The German luxury carmaker said net profits tanked by more than a third last year, and warned that 2025 was also likely to be challenging.
Trump Shuts Out China on Economy Talks
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning called for "dialogue and consultation on the basis of equality and mutual respect."
Walmart Gets an Earful From China Over Response to Trump Tariffs
Beijing authorities summoned Walmart officials for a dressing-down after receiving complaints that the retailer was pressuring some Chinese suppliers to cut prices.
An Alaska logging site is an early casualty of Trump’s trade war with China
And it has all failed.” The company has a contract for the logging site at Danger Bay on Afognak Island, just north of Kodiak. The site is owned by the Afognak Native Corporation, which could not be reached for comment.
China's Steel Economy Takes a Hit—But Not From Trump
New tariffs could cut the country's steel exports by as much as one-fifth in the coming months, S&P Global predicts.

Iran, China and Trump

China access for hundreds of US meat exporters in doubt as Trump 1.0 deal nears end
By Tom Polansek, Mei Mei Chu and Laurie Chen CHICAGO/BEIJING (Reuters) - Hundreds of U.S. meat plants granted access to China ...
China is taking issue with Trump’s move to link tariffs to fentanyl
U.S. President Donald Trump threw a curve ball at China by linking the fentanyl issue to his tariffs on imports. The Chinese ...
G-7 overlooks Trump’s brash insults to find agreement on Russia, China
The Group of Seven’s show of unity in Quebec papered over Trump’s dismissiveness of Canada as a sovereign country and threats ...
Trump might be willing to do a 'big trade deal' with China, veteran Singapore diplomat Mahbubani says
It is more likely that the Trump administration negotiates a deal with China, compared with the Biden administration, Kishore ...
Trump unleashes tariffs amid recession and shutdown fears: Live updates
Now they can add rising fears of a recession and a possible government shutdown to the list. Congress faces a Friday deadline ...
Fear and resignation after ‘world’s most powerful company’ pays Trump a $100 billion ‘protection fee’
It was a surprise ceremony at the White House presided over by President Donald Trump to unveil a $100 billion investment ...
OpenAI lays out key proposals for Trump admin AI Action Plan to maintain tech lead over China
OpenAI has laid out a key proposal for The White House's AI Action Plan to bolster national security and outcompete China on ...
Trump trade war targets ‘friends and foes alike’: Axios chief economic correspondent
Axios Chief Economic Correspondent Neil Irwin, NBC News’ Vaughn Hillyard, and Reuters White House Correspondent Jeff Mason ...