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China Escalates US Tech Tensions with New Anti-Dumping Probes Ahead of Talks

China Escalates US Tech Tensions with New Anti-Dumping Probes Ahead of Talks

China Escalates US Tech Tensions with New Anti-Dumping Probes Ahead of Talks China’s Ministry of Commerce has initiated two significant investigations targeting the US semiconductor industry, a move poised to heighten trade tensions between the two global powers. Announced on Saturday, these probes come just ahead of anticipated talks aimed at addressing various trade and diplomatic issues. The Ministry confirmed it has opened an anti-dumping investigation into certain American-made analog integrated circuit (IC) chips, products commonly supplied by major US…

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Sheinbaum Defends New Tariffs on Chinese Imports, Citing Domestic Protection

Sheinbaum Defends New Tariffs on Chinese Imports, Citing Domestic Protection

Sheinbaum Defends New Tariffs on Chinese Imports, Citing Domestic Protection Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has publicly defended her administration’s controversial decision to implement new tariffs on Chinese imports, asserting the move is crucial for safeguarding Mexico’s domestic industries. Sheinbaum emphasized that these measures are not intended to provoke conflict with China, the world’s second-largest economy. The President also clarified that Mexico’s newly aggressive trade posture is independent of ongoing negotiations with the United States. Her top trade official further estimated…

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China’s Past Criticisms of Trump’s Vietnam Trade Deal Resurface

China’s Past Criticisms of Trump’s Vietnam Trade Deal Resurface

China’s Past Criticisms of Trump’s Vietnam Trade Deal Resurface Amidst ongoing global trade discussions, past criticisms leveled by China against former US President Donald Trump’s trade deal with Vietnam are gaining renewed attention. While the specific details of China’s original objections remain behind a paywall, the Financial Times headline indicates a historical point of contention in the complex US-China-Vietnam trade triangle during the Trump administration. This historical context is crucial for understanding the evolving dynamics of international trade relations and…

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US-China Trade Framework: 55% Tariffs, Rare Earths Deal, and Unclear Implications

US-China Trade Framework: 55% Tariffs, Rare Earths Deal, and Unclear Implications

US-China Trade Framework: 55% Tariffs, Rare Earths Deal, and Unclear Implications President Trump announced a framework for a US-China trade deal, claiming a 55% total tariff rate on Chinese goods and securing rare earth mineral and magnet supplies from China. This figure, however, includes pre-existing tariffs, not a new increase. In exchange, the US will reportedly grant concessions, including continued access for Chinese students to US universities. The agreement lacks specifics and is framed as a stepping stone towards a…

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