Category: China

Bluffs and Bluster Aside, Trump’s Tariffs Are Here to Stay

The president has earned a reputation for bluffing on tariffs. But he has steadily and dramatically raised U.S. tariffs, transforming global trade.
China Is Buying Appliances and iPhones. What Happens When the Subsidies Stop?

Shoppers are taking advantage of a $42 billion government trade-in program aimed at boosting spending. But in recent weeks, some cities have started to cut back on the subsidies.
The Mystery of Trump’s 25% Tariff Threat on Kazakhstan

The Central Asian nation, rich in critical minerals, is deepening its ties to China but does relatively little trade with the United States.
His Start-Up May Not Survive Chaotic Rollout of Trump’s Tariffs

A sourdough baker turned entrepreneur in North Carolina has delayed his new product as he contemplates the prospect that higher costs will doom his company.
Trump’s Trade War Roils the Copper Market

Futures contracts hit a record price after the president announced plans for a 50 percent tariff on the metal, driving up costs for businesses.
What Is a Trade Deal? Trump Takes an Expansive View.

The president is deploying the word “deal” liberally, using the term to describe all kinds of trade arrangements, some very limited or one-sided.
The Businessman Grateful for Trump’s Tariffs

A small company in northern Mexico had faced steep competition from China in making straps, plugs, fasteners, grommets, zip ties and clamps. Now, U.S. tariffs have driven a spike in his business.
Can Taiwan Really Disconnect Its Economy From China?

Momentum is building in Taiwan to lessen its business dependency on China, its biggest trading partner. Doing so will not be easy.
Iran Looks to BRICS for Allies, Testing a New World Order

The alliance of emerging economies hopes to offer a counterweight to the United States and other Western powers. But military strikes on Iran are testing its unity.
China Has Paid a High Price for Its Dominance in Rare Earths

Dust and groundwater contaminated with heavy metals and radioactive chemicals pose a health threat that the authorities have been trying to address for years.
China’s Rare Earth Origin Story, Explained

Low environmental standards helped China become the world’s low-cost producer of rare earths, but Beijing was also focused on helping the industry.
China Sets Steep Duties on European Brandy but Spares Biggest Producers

Major Cognac companies made concessions to avoid the worst of the penalties, imposed by Beijing in retaliation for E.U. tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles.