Share of U.S. companies in China looking to relocate hits a record high, survey finds

• Record number of US companies weigh China exit as Trump tensions rise

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  Financial Times - 4h
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  Share of U.S. companies in China looking to relocate hits a record high, survey finds

  A record share of U.S. companies in China are accelerating their plans to relocate manufacturing or sourcing, according to a business survey released Thursday.
  
  NBC News - 4h

• China’s trade surplus hits annual record of almost $1tn

  Rise in exports expected to increase tensions with US and other trade partners
  
  Financial Times - Jan. 13
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  U.S. Hits Chinese Cybersecurity Company With Sanctions After Breach

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  The New York Times - Jan. 3
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  U.S. Car Sales Hit a Five-Year High in 2024

  Years of effort ironed out supply chain problems, eliminated shortages, but lower interest rates made the difference in the return to pre-pandemic sales levels.
  
  Inc. - Jan. 3
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  China Hits Dozens of U.S. Companies With Trade Controls

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  The New York Times - Jan. 2

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  CBS News - Jan. 2

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  American companies have largely gone silent about the importance of the U.S.-China relationship—they no longer see China as the land of opportunity.
  
  The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 2

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