The president came into office planning harsher trade moves on China than on the rest of the world. Here’s why he’s had to scale them back.
Category: International Trade and World Market
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How China Could Wield Its Control of Rare Earths Against Trump
A central question hanging over the summit this week is whether China will agree to extend a temporary postponement of even tougher rare-earth export controls.
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Here’s How Trump’s Trade War on China Ended Up in a Stalemate
As President Trump prepares to meet with Xi Jinping, a trade war that once threatened to freeze commerce between the two countries has given way to an uneasy truce.
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The Iran War Is Taking the Color Out of Japan’s Best-Known Snack Bags
The food giant Calbee said shortages of naphtha, a crude-oil derivative used in inks, were forcing it to switch to black-and-white packaging for its salty products.
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Chinese A.I. Firms Push Beyond Nvidia as DeepSeek Turns to Huawei
Before this week’s U.S.-Chinese summit, Beijing reached a milestone in its quest for technological self-sufficiency.
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Which Trump Tariffs Are in Place, in the Works or Ruled Illegal
The president has reworked his tariffs repeatedly — sometimes because they have been declared illegal — with more updates still to come.
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China’s Exports and Imports Set Records in April Amid High Energy Costs
The country’s exports surged and its trade surplus with the United States widened ahead of President Trump’s scheduled visit next week to Beijing.
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Trump’s Latest Tariff Setback Looms Over China Talks
For the president, a major legal defeat could undercut his leverage as he prepares to head to Beijing next week for high-stakes trade negotiations.
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Trade Court Rules Trump’s 10% Global Tariff Is Illegal
A panel of federal judges blocked President Trump from imposing the tariff on most imports.
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War and Energy Shortages Boost China’s Influence in Asia
The war in Iran has left China’s neighbors appealing for help, handing Beijing the kind of sway it has long sought.
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U.S. Trade Deficit Grew in March
Both exports and imports rose after the Supreme Court struck down many of the president’s highest levies in February.