The United States would cut the low value "de minimum" tariff on China shipments to 54% from 120%, with a flat fee of $100 to remain, starting from May 14, modifying an earlier order imposed by Washington, a White House executive order said on Monday.
The United States would cut the low value "de minimis" tariff on China shipments to 54% from 120%, with a flat fee of $100 to remain, starting from May 14, modifying an earlier order imposed by Washington, a White House executive order said on Monday.
The China Academy of Information and Communications Technology (CAICT) released data on smartphone shipments in March 2025, showing an overall year-over-year increase of 6.5%, with Chinese brand shipments rising by 18.4%. Based on these figures, shipments of …
The China Academy of Information and Communications Technology (CAICT) released data on smartphone shipments in March 2025, showing an overall year-over-year increase of 6.5%, with Chinese brand shipments rising by 18.4%. Based on these figures, shipments of …
Chinese online retailers had previously relied on the "de minimum" loophole to ship low-value items to the US.
Chinese online retailers had previously relied on the "de minimis" loophole to ship low-value items to the US.
China's auto industry is accelerating, driven by soaring demand for electric vehicles (EVs). New figures from the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers report a 9.8% year-over-year increase in new vehicle sales, including exports, reaching 2.59 milliono…
China's auto industry is accelerating, driven by soaring demand for electric vehicles (EVs). New figures from the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers report a 9.8% year-over-year increase in new vehicle sales, including exports, reaching 2.59 millio…
Jamieson Greer pushed back on criticism of U.S.-China tariff talks, saying they’ve been able to "move forward" due to China is focused on securing a deal.
Jamieson Greer pushed back on criticism of U.S.-China tariff talks, saying they’ve been able to "move forward" due to China is focused on securing a deal.
Chinese technology firms are increasingly competing with US ones in major Middle Eastern markets, escalating technology-related US national security concerns. London (Special to Informed Comment; feature) - Chinese technology companies are poised to play a gr…
Chinese technology firms are increasingly competing with US ones in major Middle Eastern markets, escalating technology-related US national security concerns. London (Special to Informed Comment; feature) - Chinese technology companies are poised to play a gr…
Wang Dong hasn't worked for months and doesn't plan to, whiling away his days at a lakeside town as one of a growing number of young Chinese "retiring" in the countryside.
Wang Dong hasn't worked for months and doesn't plan to, whiling away his days at a lakeside town as one of a growing number of young Chinese "retiring" in the countryside.
Chinese President Xi Jinping vowed Tuesday to deepen ties with Latin America and condemned "bullying" in a thinly veiled swipe at the United States, as he addressed regional leaders in Beijing.
Chinese President Xi Jinping vowed Tuesday to deepen ties with Latin America and condemned "bullying" in a thinly veiled swipe at the United States, as he addressed regional leaders in Beijing.
Trade experts anticipate a spike in trade during talks and a substantial deal, but the risk of inflation and economic slowdown may not be over.
Trade experts anticipate a spike in trade during talks and a substantial deal, but the risk of inflation and economic slowdown may not be over.
In a rare sign of easy tensions, the US and China have reached a temporary détente on tariffs, agreeing to a 90-day truth that significantly reduces mutual trade penalties. Under the agreement, Washington will lower tariffs on Chinese imports to a maxi…
In a rare sign of easing tensions, the US and China have reached a temporary détente on tariffs, agreeing to a 90-day truce that significantly reduces mutual trade penalties. Under the agreement, Washington will lower tariffs on Chinese imports to a maxi…
"Today’s announcement is a positive step that will allow some trade between the two countries to resume," said U.S.-China Business Council President Sean Stein
"Today’s announcement is a positive step that will allow some trade between the two countries to resume," said U.S.-China Business Council President Sean Stein
The trade war between the US and China isn't fully over, but a deal between the two sides to slash reciprocal tariffs is a major capitulation from Donald Trump.
The trade war between the US and China isn't fully over, but a deal between the two sides to slash reciprocal tariffs is a major capitulation from Donald Trump.
Taiwan (AFP) May 12, 2025 Taiwan conducted Monday its first live-firing of High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) purchased from the United States, as the self-ruled island upgrades its capabilities to repel a potential Chinese attack. China cla…
Taiwan (AFP) May 12, 2025 Taiwan conducted Monday its first live-firing of High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) purchased from the United States, as the self-ruled island upgrades its capabilities to repel a potential Chinese attack. China cla…
Beijing (AFP) May 12, 2025 The United States and China have agreed to slash tariffs on each other's goods, easing a trade war that has upended global markets and supply chains worth hundreds of billions. AFP looks at the current state of play between the…
Beijing (AFP) May 12, 2025 The United States and China have agreed to slash tariffs on each other's goods, easing a trade war that has upended global markets and supply chains worth hundreds of billions. AFP looks at the current state of play between the…
Recent revelations that the University of California received massive donations from organizations linked to China’s Communist Party — including a $220 million investment in Berkeley’s joint research project with Tsinghua University — may have elicited a hars…
Recent revelations that the University of California received massive donations from organisations linked to China’s Communist Party — including a $220 million investment in Berkeley’s joint research project with Tsinghua University — may have elicited a hars…
The U.S. and China have agreed to reduce tarriffs on each other's imports for 90 days after Trump administration officials held trade talks with their Chinese counterparts in Switzerland over the weekend. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady and Olivia Rinaldi report.
The U.S. and China have agreed to reduce tariffs on each other's imports for 90 days after Trump administration officials held trade talks with their Chinese counterparts in Switzerland over the weekend. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady and Olivia Rinaldi report.
Overall, the US government posted a $258 billion budget surplus for April, up 23%, or about $49 billion, from a year earlier.
Overall, the US government posted a $258 billion budget surplus for April, up 23%, or about $49 billion, from a year earlier.
The sluggish Chinese market should have a short-term impact on Phuket as well as Thailand, as the island can attract other foreign arrivals and long-stay markets, according to Lan Kwai Fong Group, an operator of residential projects in the province.
The sluggish Chinese market should have a short-term impact on Phuket as well as Thailand, as the island can attract other foreign arrivals and long-stay markets, according to Lan Kwai Fong Group, an operator of residential projects in the province.
A drug pricing executive order points to a unique tendency for Trump in his second term: a reluctance to attempt bipartisanship, even when there is significant overlap with Democrats on a goal.
A drug pricing executive order points to a unique tendency for Trump in his second term: a reluctance to attempt bipartisanship, even when there is significant overlap with Democrats on a goal.
The US can't afford to lose its advantage in making games look a little funny with DLSS.
The US can't afford to lose its advantage in making games look a little funny with DLSS.
Markets rejected as the US and China reached a temporary truth of sorts in their trade war Monday, sharply reducing tariffs in a “90-day pause.” For Trump, this was a climbdown. He had severely escalated the trade war against China, starting on “Liberation Da…
Markets rejoiced as the US and China reached a temporary truce of sorts in their trade war Monday, sharply reducing tariffs in a “90-day pause.” For Trump, this was a climbdown. He had severely escalated the trade war against China, starting on “Liberation Da…
The Ohio glass maker boosted by Barack Obama and recently raided by ICE for employing illegal workers also has deep ties to the Chinese government, according to the history of the company's owners. The post Obama-Backed Ohio Glass Factory Has Deep Ties to Chi…
The Ohio glass maker boosted by Barack Obama and recently raided by ICE for employing illegal workers also has deep ties to the Chinese government, according to the history of the company's owners. The post Obama-Backed Ohio Glass Factory Has Deep Ties to Chi…
Those with an addiction for bargain basement shopping will have to wait.
Those with an addiction for bargain basement shopping will have to wait.
If you blinked, you might have missed the president who built his economic agenda on tariffs quietly turning the page on the U.S.-China trade war — for now — with barely a whisper of the fire and fury that he launched it with barely more than a month ago. No …
If you blinked, you might have missed the president who built his economic agenda on tariffs quietly turning the page on the U.S.-China trade war — for now — with barely a whisper of the fire and fury that he launched it with barely more than a month ago. No …
The “dream scenario” for tech investors helped send the S&P 500 to its highest level since early March.
The “dream scenario” for tech investors helped send the S&P 500 to its highest level since early March.
China sought to claim some of the credit for the ceasefire between India and Pakistan brokered by President Donald Trump on Saturday, playing up phone calls made to both sides by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi as the conflict escalated to the compromise of war. …
China sought to claim some of the credit for the ceasefire between India and Pakistan brokered by President Donald Trump on Saturday, playing up phone calls made to both sides by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi as the conflict escalated to the brink of war. …
To say that Apple has been struggling in the Chinese market is an understatement. Including the most recent fiscal quarter, in which the company reported a 2% year-over-year revenue drop in the country, Apple has seen its numbers stay in the green for only th…
To say that Apple has been struggling in the Chinese market is an understatement. Including the most recent fiscal quarter, in which the company reported a 2% year-over-year revenue drop in the country, Apple has seen its numbers stay in the green for only th…
The Legion Go S SteamOS will be the first PC handheld to launch with Steam, but the price keeps going up ahead of launch.
The Legion Go S SteamOS will be the first PC handheld to launch with Steam, but the price keeps going up ahead of launch.
A new U.S.-China trade deal cuts tarriffs and lifts markets, but small businesses say the 90-day pause brings little clarity and doesn’t solve deeper challenges.
A new U.S.-China trade deal cuts tariffs and lifts markets, but small businesses say the 90-day pause brings little clarity and doesn’t solve deeper challenges.
The trade war agreement won’t be enough to avoid price hikes, a Federal Reserve governor said Monday.Read more...
The trade war agreement won’t be enough to avoid price hikes, a Federal Reserve governor said Monday.Read more...
While the U.S. has agreed to lower President Trump’s "reciprocal tariffs" on China, auto and metals sector tariffs remain. Rare earth imports could increase.
While the U.S. has agreed to lower President Trump’s "reciprocal tariffs" on China, auto and metals sector tariffs remain. Rare earth imports could increase.
Extremely early OnePlus 15 rumors purport its specifications and potential chipset of choice.
Extremely early OnePlus 15 rumors purport its specifications and potential chipset of choice.
The U.S. and China put a semi-hold on tariffs for the next 90 days. The New York Times provide the timeline so far. Tariffs on Chinese goods are down to 30% from 145% and tariffs on U.S. goods are…
The U.S. and China put a semi-hold on tariffs for the next 90 days. The New York Times provides the timeline so far. Tariffs on Chinese goods are down to 30% from 145% and tariffs on U.S. goods are…
Asian equities cheered the initial positive comments concerning the US-China trade meeting over the weekend and the India-Pakistan truth, as the Renminbi appreciated nearly +0.5% versus the US dollar. Indonesia, Thailand, and Singapore were closed for Vesak D…
Asian equities cheered the initial positive comments concerning the US-China trade meeting over the weekend and the India-Pakistan truce, as the Renminbi appreciated nearly +0.5% versus the US dollar. Indonesia, Thailand, and Singapore were closed for Vesak D…
The U.S.-China agreement to reduce reciprocal tariffs “likely [takes] a recession off the table for now,” Wedbush analysts said.
The U.S.-China agreement to reduce reciprocal tariffs “likely [takes] a recession off the table for now,” Wedbush analysts said.
President Donald Trump declared a breakthrough in U.S.–China trade relations, claiming Beijing has agreed to “open itself up to American business” following a significant temporary easing of tarriffs between the two economic powers.Read more...
President Donald Trump declared a breakthrough in U.S.–China trade relations, claiming Beijing has agreed to “open itself up to American business” following a significant temporary easing of tariffs between the two economic powers.Read more...
Donald Trump has agreed to substantially roll back tarriffs on China as the two nations continue to work towards a permanent trade deal.
Donald Trump has agreed to substantially roll back tariffs on China as the two nations continue to work toward a permanent trade deal.
IT projects may remain in limbo due to deal being far from final, but markets are up, so Trump'll declare a win world war fee The impending disaster of trade-freezing tariffs on Chinese imports to the US has been abused, but like a Chinese cargo ship anchor…
IT projects may remain in limbo due to deal being far from final, but markets are up, so Trump'll declare a win world war fee The impending disaster of trade-freezing tariffs on Chinese imports to the US has been averted, but like a Chinese cargo ship anchore…
Stocks soared — and businesses breathed a sight of relief — as the U.S. and China agreed to temporarily slash their triple-digit tarriffs.
Stocks soared — and businesses breathed a sigh of relief — as the U.S. and China agreed to temporarily slash their triple-digit tariffs.
Apple stock soared almost 6% at market open today, following the announcement of an easement of US tariffs on China. The countries agreed over the weekend to cut reciprocal tariffs from 125% to 10%. However, the deal is set to expire in 90 days as talks over …
Apple stock soared almost 6% at market open today, following the announcement of an easement of US tariffs on China. The countries agreed over the weekend to cut reciprocal tariffs from 125% to 10%. However, the deal is set to expire in 90 days as talks over …
U.S. and Chinese officials had their promised trade talks over the weekend, emerging on Monday morning with a significant reduction in tariffs for 90 days while negotiations continue. The 90-day pause is good news for many tech and photography companies, alth…
U.S. and Chinese officials had their promised trade talks over the weekend, emerging on Monday morning with a significant reduction in tariffs for 90 days while negotiations continue. The 90-day pause is good news for many tech and photography companies, alth…
The United States and China have agreed to pause most tariffs for 90 days. The governments of both countries are reportedly likely to meet again to discuss further plans.
The United States and China have agreed to pause most tariffs for 90 days. The governments of both countries are reportedly likely to meet again to discuss further plans.
During Apple’s recent earnings call, CEO Tim Cook revealed that absorbing the impact of tariffs was likely to cost the company about $900M in the current quarter. However, he refused to be drawn about whether we can expect iPhone 17 prices to be increased in …
During Apple’s recent earnings call, CEO Tim Cook revealed that absorbing the impact of tariffs was likely to cost the company about $900M in the current quarter. However, he refused to be drawn about whether we can expect iPhone 17 prices to be increased in …
The White House and China have issued a joint statement, announcing a 90-day reduction in tariffs in a cool-down period to kick off negotiations for a new trade deal.Donald Trump's signed tariff plan - Photo credit CNBCOf all the US firms and consumers affect…
The White House and China have issued a joint statement, announcing a 90-day reduction in tariffs in a cool-down period to kick off negotiations for a new trade deal.Donald Trump's signed tariff plan - Photo credit CNBCOf all the US firms and consumers affect…
The U.S. and China ease the trade war with a significant cut to recently imposed tariffs. And, President Trump's trip to the Middle East is expected to involve a lot of commerce and cultural exchanges.
The U.S. and China ease the trade war with a significant cut to recently imposed tariffs. And, President Trump's trip to the Middle East is expected to involve a lot of commerce and cultural exchanges.
Apple is considering raising prices for its upcoming iPhone 17 models set to release this fall, according to people familiar with the matter cited by The Wall Street Journal. The company reportedly aims to pair the potential price hikes with new features…
Apple is considering raising prices for its upcoming iPhone 17 models set to release this fall, according to people familiar with the matter cited by The Wall Street Journal. The company reportedly aims to pair the potential price hikes with new features…
Chinese researchers have a new method to extract uranium from seawater twice as cheaply as previous technologies. Their success comes as China needs uranium to fuel its unprecedented nuclear expansion
Chinese researchers have a new method to extract uranium from seawater twice as cheaply as previous technologies. Their success comes as China needs uranium to fuel its unprecedented nuclear expansion
The United States and China agreed on a temporary 90-day trade war ceasefire with a new tariff rate. Read more...
The United States and China agreed on a temporary 90-day trade war ceasefire with a new tariff rate. Read more...