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Beijing's strong counter tariffs raise the specter of an intense trade war with Washington
In a shift in tone, China dropped its call for negotiations on trade in a weekend statement that condemned U.S. tariffs.CNBC - 3d -
Trump rips up rulebook on trade and businesses are left reeling
Firms say the rapid change in US trade policy, including big taxes on China, has left them in flux.BBC News - 1d -
China reserves firepower for Trump trade battle
Beijing has room to enforce export controls more strictly and step up pressure on US companiesFinancial Times - 3d -
Morning Report — US, China trade war underway
In today’s issue: In the week since President Trump surprised the world with an aggressive mix of universal tariffs and a catalog of steep reciprocal tariffs that took effect early this morning, ...The Hill - 1d -
Trump threatens additional 50 percent tariff on China
President Trump on Monday threatened to impose a 50 percent tariff on imports from China, a massive escalation of a potential trade war between the world's two largest economies. Trump's threat is ...The Hill - 3d -
"All the parties at the table have failed" to free those held by Hamas, mother of hostage says
Rachel Goldberg-Polin, whose 23-year-old son Hersh was taken hostage by Hamas, tells "Face the Nation" that the amount of time that the hostages are being held is "actually a complete failure on ...CBS News - 3d -
Morning Report — Trump eases tariffs but escalates China fight
In today’s issue: President Trump’s abrupt pause in tariffs with dozens of trading partners on Wednesday cheered investors but did little to ease an escalating trade war with China — along with ...The Hill - 12h -
U.S. oil falls back below $60 per barrel as traders focus on escalating U.S.-China trade war
Trump's decision to increase tariffs on China, the world's second-largest economy and biggest crude importer, to an eye-watering 125% weighed on the market.CNBC - 9h -
China vows to ‘fight to the end’ if Trump raises tariffs to 104%
China said Tuesday it will “fight to the end” if President Donald Trump imposes an additional 50% tariff on Chinese goods as many countries rush to negotiate trade with the United States.NBC News - 2d -
White House insists Trump won't budge on 104 percent China tariff
The White House on Tuesday insisted that President Trump won’t back down on his threat to impose a more than 100 percent tariff rate on China, significantly escalating the trade war between the two ...The Hill - 2d -
Trump's sweeping new tariffs in effect, including 104% on China
President Trump's tariffs on imports from dozens of countries kicked in Wednesday, including 104% on goods from China, dramatically ramping up a potential global trade war.CBS News - 1d -
For U.S. and China, a Risky Game of Chicken With No Off-Ramp in Sight
China’s latest move: an additional 50 percent tariff on U.S. goods. Neither side wants to look weak by backing down, but a collapse of their trade ties could have profound consequences.The New York Times - 1d -
Companies See China as a Safe Harbor Amid Trump’s Tariffs
The heavy U.S. tariffs on other Asian countries have made China a more appealing option for companies scared to make a hasty decision amid upheaval in global trade.The New York Times - 1d -
China Says Its Own Consumers Will Save the Day. But They’re Not Buying.
If sky-high U.S. tariffs hurt China’s exports, domestic spending will help make up for it, Beijing says. But shoppers were skittish even before the trade war.The New York Times - 11h -
China restricting Hollywood film imports in retaliation for Trump tariff escalation
China is hitting Hollywood amid President Trump's escalating trade war, saying it plans on cutting back on the number of American movie titles it allows into the country. "We will follow market ...The Hill - 7h -
China is matching Trump tariff for tariff. It has other ways it can strike back, too.
The trade war between Washington and Beijing took a turn Wednesday when China imposed an additional 50% tariff on U.S. imports, upping it to 84%.NBC News - 1d -
The Guardian view on Trump’s trade war: no one will win, but China is taking the long view | Editorial
Beijing is braced for turbulence due to swingeing tariffs. But it sees a bigger, more promising story of US hegemonic decline. No one, least of all consumers and workers, will win the ferocious ...The Guardian - 1d -
TikTok deal in limbo amid trade war
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story How Trump's China tariffs upended TikTok negotiations President Trump’s new tariffs on China have thrown a wrench in efforts to negotiate a deal over ...The Hill - 1h -
China Retaliates Hard in Trade War by Slapping Tariffs on U.S. Goods
Canada and other countries also readied retaliation after President Trump raised U.S. tariff barriers to their highest level in more than a century.Inc. - 6d -
China Tries to Downplay the Trade War’s Effects on Its Economy
Faced with economic disruption, Beijing is presenting itself as too powerful to succumb to U.S. pressure. It is also censoring criticism at home.The New York Times - 3d -
Trump to proceed with extra 50% tariff on China as trade war escalates
White House says additional duties will begin on April 9 as Beijing warns that it will ‘fight to the end’Financial Times - 2d -
China musters ‘national team’ to fight on front line in trade war
State-owned funds and companies are bolstering stock markets with massive co-ordinated share buyingFinancial Times - 21h -
Why Trump is hitting China on trade - and what might happen next
There is much more to this than straightforward retaliation, writes John Sudworth, and it traces back to his first term.BBC News - 21h -
US bike prices will rise ‘up to 50%’ as China trade war escalates
Cycling industry fears insolvencies and forced mergers in already struggling sectorFinancial Times - 18h -
US-China trade snarls as world’s biggest economies brace for divorce
Shipments cancelled as punitive levies hitFinancial Times - 5h -
Trump’s Trade War With China Is Now Hurting Hollywood—and US Soft Power
On Thursday, Chinese officials retaliated against President Donald Trump’s tariffs by imposing new restrictions on US movies. That’s a big blow to America’s cultural cachet in the nation.Wired - 6h -
Markets plunge as trade war escalates
Over the past two days, more than $5 trillion of wealth has been erased from the U.S. stock market as investors react to the tariffs announced by President Trump. China’s retaliatory move today ...NBC News - 5d -
US small business owner says China tariffs endanger her company: ‘I could lose my home’
Beth Benike, whose products are manufactured in China, is ‘terrified’ what Trump trade war will mean for Busy Baby. Beth Benike knew the tariffs were coming.. The Minnesota veteran invented a ...The Guardian - 12h -
China’s markets become a key gauge of tariff damage
Countries queueing to negotiate with the White House have 90 days to strike a trade dealFinancial Times - 7h -
Live Updates: Stocks Dive Again as Angst Rises Over Trump’s Trade War
The S&P 500 fell 3.5 percent by the closing bell, erasing part of Wednesday’s recovery, as fears grew that the worsening trade war with China would crimp growth.The New York Times - 27m -
Trump tariffs are another nail in the coffin for Hollywood in China
Chinese bloggers report Xi Jinping's government is considering a ban on Hollywood movies. That would drag entertainment companies to the front lines of the trade war.Los Angeles Times - 2d -
Global stocks soar as Trump backs down from trade war
Washington pauses most tariffs against countries that have not retaliated but increases levies on ChinaFinancial Times - 15h -
How Hamas and the U.S. Tried to Strike a Hostage Deal
Officials met Hamas three times, breaking with a policy against contacting a group the U.S. considers a terrorist organization. But Israeli opposition and shifting positions doomed the effort.The New York Times - 12h -
Trump threatens extra 50% tariff on China in day of wild market swings
US president sticks with plan to ‘reset’ global trade but sends mixed signals about negotiationsFinancial Times - 2d -
China Censors Hashtags Mentioning ‘104%,’ the Size of Trump’s Tariffs
State media drove social media discussions around phrases like: “America is fighting a trade war while begging for eggs.”The New York Times - 1d -
China hits US imports with additional retaliatory tariff of 50%
Beijing to match new duties imposed by Donald Trump with effect from Thursday as trade war escalatesFinancial Times - 1d -
U.S. and China Headed for ‘Monumental’ Split, Putting World Economy on Edge
A deepening trade war could further weaken ties between the superpowers. The effects will reverberate everywhere.The New York Times - 4h -
China on increased Trump tariffs: US must show 'respect' for any talks
Leaders in Beijing say they will not buckle under President Trump's heightened tariffs on Chinese imports, signaling a willingness to escalate the trade war if potential negotiations are not done ...The Hill - 9h -
‘We will have to raise prices’: gloom and resolve in Yiwu, on China’s trade war frontline
At the world’s largest wholesale market, vendors have reduced their exposure to the US but fear the repercussions of a global economic shock. If you have ever bought a Christmas decoration, a ...The Guardian - 1d -
Ray Dalio says Trump should negotiate a 'win-win' trade deal with China
The Bridgewater founder also advised investors to rethink their risk appetite after U.S. tariffs policies sparked wild swings in financial markets.CNBC - 15h