US importers rush in goods from China as Donald Trump’s tariff threat looms
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US importers rush in goods from China as Donald Trump’s tariff threat looms

Live Mint  

U.S. imports from China finished the year strong after some companies stockpiled shipments of apparel, toys, furniture and electronics ahead of President-elect Donald Trump's plan to impose new tariffs that could revive a trade war between the world's economic superpowers. The equivalent of 451,000 40-foot containers of goods from China landed at U.S. seaports in December, a year-over-year increase of 14.5%, according to trade data supplier Descartes Systems Group. While some U.S. retailers have rushed in goods to avoid the cost hit from potential new tariffs, teasing out the true effect on overall import gains is difficult because importers keep such data private. Textiles and apparel jumped 20.7%; leisure products, chiefly toys, gained 15.4%; home furnishings increased 13.4%; and household appliances and consumer electronics posted gains of 9.6% and 7.9%, respectively, according to S&P.

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China saw record trade with Russia in 2024: customs data
1 day, 18 hours ago

China saw record trade with Russia in 2024: customs data

The Hindu  

Trade between China and Russia reached a record high last year, official data showed Monday, reflecting strong economic ties between the countries despite Western sanctions on Moscow. Last year's uptick brought trade between the large neighbouring countries to a historic high, though it represented much slower growth than the 26.3% year-on-year surge recorded the year before last. Chinese President Xi …

China’s export boom means Trump tariffs would hit Beijing where it hurts
2 days, 4 hours ago

China’s export boom means Trump tariffs would hit Beijing where it hurts

Live Mint  

China’s economy is more dependent on exports than it has been for most of the past two decades, leaving it vulnerable to a new broadside on trade from President-elect Donald Trump. Aside from 2021, when consumers the world over were gorging on Chinese-made home appliances, fitness equipment and computer gear during Covid-19 lockdowns, that would mark trade’s biggest contribution to …

China’s export surge amid trade tensions
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2 days, 11 hours ago

China’s export surge amid trade tensions

CNN  

Beijing Reuters — China’s exports gained momentum in December, with imports also showing recovery, though strength at the year-end was in part fueled by factories rushing inventory overseas as they braced for heightened trade risks under a Trump presidency. “Trade front-loading became more visible in December as a result of both Chinese New Year effects and Donald Trump’s inauguration,” said …

Trump's tariff threats on Canadian imports will hurt US too, claims Trudeau
2 days, 11 hours ago

Trump's tariff threats on Canadian imports will hurt US too, claims Trudeau

India Today  

Canada’s outgoing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Sunday suggested that President-elect Donald Trump’s remarks about Canada becoming America’s “51st state” has distracted attention from the harm that steep tariffs would inflict on US consumers. That’s something I think people need to pay a little more attention to.” Trump has also said that if Canada merged with the US, taxes would …

China’s exports in December up 10.7 per cent, beating estimates as higher US tariffs loom
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2 days, 11 hours ago

China’s exports in December up 10.7 per cent, beating estimates as higher US tariffs loom

New Indian Express  

HONG KONG: China's exports in December grew at a faster-than-expected pace as factories rushed to fill orders in anticipation of higher tariffs threatened by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump once he takes office. Officials in Beijing reported that the total value of China's imports and exports reached a record 43.85 trillion yuan in 2024, marking a 5% increase from the previous …

Ample opportunities seen for foreign trade in 2025
4 days, 11 hours ago

Ample opportunities seen for foreign trade in 2025

China Daily  

China's foreign trade, particularly exports of mechanical and electrical products, along with its resilient supply chains, will be pivotal in curbing global inflation and driving the green transformation of many countries in 2025, market analysts and exporters said on Friday. Although external risks and challenges, including increasing trade barriers and geopolitical impacts, are growing, they said there are still ample …

Trump's tariff policy sword with double edge
6 days, 11 hours ago

Trump's tariff policy sword with double edge

China Daily  

Shen Tiancheng | China Daily With Donald Trump set to be sworn in as the US president for a second time and given the partisan nature of US politics, many observers have been asking what the new Trump administration's China trade policy will be like. Given that the Republican Party also won the majority seats in both the Senate and …

How China, India will navigate Trump’s bid for ‘tariffs, and tariffs alone’
1 week, 1 day ago

How China, India will navigate Trump’s bid for ‘tariffs, and tariffs alone’

Live Mint  

As Donald Trump returns as the US President on 20 January, the world will closely watch his trade policies. During his first term, Trump initiated a trade war with China in 2018, imposing tariffs on $250 billion worth of Chinese goods, including steel, aluminium, solar panels and washing machines. China's trade surplus stood at $785 billion for the first 10 …

'Fancy footwork': China has reportedly figured out how to beat Trump's tariff threat
2 weeks ago

'Fancy footwork': China has reportedly figured out how to beat Trump's tariff threat

Raw Story  

China may be able to sidestep Donald Trump's tariffs just as easily as the last time he slapped them on the trade rival. The once and future president imposed tariffs on Chinese bicycles in 2018, but manufacturers just moved their final assembly operations to facilities in Cambodia, India, Malaysia, Taiwan and Vietnam — using parts mostly made in China — …

China’s Services Activity Jumps as Stimulus Boosts Local Demand
2 weeks, 1 day ago

China’s Services Activity Jumps as Stimulus Boosts Local Demand

Live Mint  

China’s services activity expanded at the fastest pace in nine months while the manufacturing sector grew for a third straight month, signaling improving domestic demand after Beijing’s stimulus blitz. “But the boost probably won’t last more than a few quarters, with Trump likely to follow through on his tariff threat next year and persistent structural imbalances still weighing on the …

What will a second Trump presidency bring?: Explained
2 weeks, 3 days ago

What will a second Trump presidency bring?: Explained

The Hindu  

The story so far: When U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is administered the oath of office on January 20, 2025, and officially kicks off his second term at the White House, it will be the onset of four years that herald the deepening of domestic and foreign policy priorities enacted in his first term as President. This is likely to have …

'Not a good thing': Expert warns cars may become pricier if Trump gets his way
2 weeks, 4 days ago

'Not a good thing': Expert warns cars may become pricier if Trump gets his way

Raw Story  

Consumers shopping for a new car in 2025 are being warned to buckle up for higher prices once President-elect Donald Trump takes office next month as potential impacts from his trade policies are beginning to come into focus. Trump has vowed to slap heavy tariffs on all foreign-made goods once he returns to the White House next month, and auto …

China to cut import tariffs on certain goods to expand domestic demand
2 weeks, 4 days ago

China to cut import tariffs on certain goods to expand domestic demand

China Daily  

BEIJING -- China will reduce import tariffs on a large number of goods next year in its latest move to expand domestic demand and advance high-standard opening up, authorities announced Saturday. By continuously reducing import tariffs on the pharmaceutical raw materials and medical equipment in high demand, China will better ensure people's access to medical services, said Gao Yuning, vice …

Trump tariff threats trigger supply chain ‘freak out’
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Trump tariff threats trigger supply chain ‘freak out’

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy President-elect Donald Trump’s continuing threats of massive tariffs are sparking …

'Would be heartbreaking': Retailers warn Trump could wreck next Christmas with toy tariffs
2 weeks, 6 days ago

'Would be heartbreaking': Retailers warn Trump could wreck next Christmas with toy tariffs

Raw Story  

President-elect Donald Trump is vowing to slap heavy tariffs on all foreign-made goods once he reassumes the presidency next year, and some retailers are warning that could be bad news for children who are expecting their favorite toys next Christmas. CBS News reports that The Toy Association, an industry organization, has found that nearly 80 percent of American toys are …

Negative impacts from US tariff move stressed
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Negative impacts from US tariff move stressed

China Daily  

Shipping containers are shown at the Terminal 1 Container Terminal at the Port of Los Angeles in Wilmington, California, US, October 17, 2024. In an interview with China Media Group, Clark emphasized the critical role trade plays, not only for the region but also for the broader US economy, with nearly 3.1 million jobs nationwide tied to the Los Angeles …

Why the US should think twice before launching another tariff war?
3 weeks ago

Why the US should think twice before launching another tariff war?

China Daily  

Shipping containers are stored at the Port Newark Container Terminal in Newark, New Jersey, on July 21, 2022. In a move that surprised no one, US President-elect Donald Trump once again played the "tariff card," threatening an additional 10 percent tariff on all Chinese products entering the United States, citing a most far-fetched excuse of US drug problems. Here are …

Trump adds Europe to the list of US trade partners he’s threatening with tariffs
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Trump adds Europe to the list of US trade partners he’s threatening with tariffs

Associated Press  

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — President-elect Donald Trump on Friday added the 27 countries that make up the European Union to the list of trade partners he’s threatening with tariffs — unless the group takes steps to import more U.S. goods. EU Commission spokesman Olof Gill said in reaction to Trump’s post that “we are ready to discuss with President-elect …

Trump adds Europe to the list of U.S. trade partners he’s threatening with tariffs
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Trump adds Europe to the list of U.S. trade partners he’s threatening with tariffs

LA Times  

President-elect Donald Trump is threatening the European Union’s 27 countries with tariffs — unless the EU takes steps to import more U.S. goods. President-elect Donald Trump on Friday added the 27 countries that make up the European Union to the list of trade partners he’s threatening with tariffs — unless the group takes steps to import more U.S. goods. We’re …

Americans rush to buy cars, appliances before Trump's new tariffs
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Americans rush to buy cars, appliances before Trump's new tariffs

China Daily  

NEW YORK -- Americans are scrambling to stock up on cars, appliances and other big-ticket imports in anticipation of new tariffs from the Donald Trump administration, a spending spree that could reignite the very inflation buyers are hoping to avoid, reported The Washington Post on Thursday. "President-elect Trump has vowed to enact widespread tariffs as soon as he takes office …

Americans rush to buy cars, appliances before Trump's new tariffs
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Americans rush to buy cars, appliances before Trump's new tariffs

China Daily  

Americans are scrambling to stock up on cars, appliances and other big-ticket imports in anticipation of new tariffs from the Donald Trump administration, a spending spree that could reignite the very inflation buyers are hoping to avoid, reported The Washington Post on Thursday. "President-elect Trump has vowed to enact widespread tariffs as soon as he takes office in January, a …

Keir Starmer warns that the UK must avoid Trump's import tariffs as he vows to boost US trade when president takes office for the second time
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Keir Starmer warns that the UK must avoid Trump's import tariffs as he vows to boost US trade when president takes office for the second time

Daily Mail  

Britain must make sure it avoids attracting tariffs when Donald Trump retakes power in the US, Keir Starmer admitted today. Trump has vowed to introduce a range of tariffs during his second term in the White House, including a 10-20 per cent levy on all goods imports. Asked how he would dissuade Mr Trump from imposing tariffs on the UK, …

Better Sino-US ties best option for Trump
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Better Sino-US ties best option for Trump

China Daily  

US president-elect Donald Trump Donald Trump's victory in the US presidential election heralds the start of a new era in the United States. On the trade side, high tariffs are imposed on goods imported from China; on the technological side, there is export control on high-precision semiconductors and other hi-tech products; and on the investment side, US companies are forbidden …

US tariffs on China unable to stop China trade growth
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4 weeks ago

US tariffs on China unable to stop China trade growth

China Daily  

Vessels dock at the port of Lianyungang, a pilot FTZ area in Jiangsu province. WANG CHUN/FOR CHINA DAILY US president-elect Donald Trump has repeatedly pledged to impose high tariffs on imports from China, including revoking China’s permanent normal trade relations status, resulting in 32 percent tariff, an additional 10 percent tariff, on the basis of the average 19 percent tariff …

US tariffs on China unable to stop China trade growth
Trending News
4 weeks ago

US tariffs on China unable to stop China trade growth

China Daily  

Vessels dock at the port of Lianyungang, a pilot FTZ area in Jiangsu province. WANG CHUN/FOR CHINA DAILY US president-elect Donald Trump has repeatedly pledged to impose high tariffs on imports from China, including revoking China’s permanent normal trade relations status, resulting in 32 percent tariff, an additional 10 percent tariff, on the basis of the average 19 percent tariff …

US families to bear brunt of new tariffs
Trending News
4 weeks, 1 day ago

US families to bear brunt of new tariffs

China Daily  

Families in the United States could soon have to pay thousands of dollars more for furniture, clothes, cars, electronics and household items imported from China and other key trading partners if US President-elect Donald Trump follows through with a new round of tariffs, according to economists and trade organizations. Mary Lovely, professor emeritus of economics at the Maxwell School of …

Why some concerned shoppers are stockpiling goods
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Why some concerned shoppers are stockpiling goods

CNN  

New York CNN — It’s not March 2020, but it sure feels a lot like it for Herschel Wilson. “We certainly don’t know if we’re really getting this global tariff thing, and certainly not on day one,” he said, referring to Trump imposing tariffs on all imported goods when he takes office on January 20. For instance, Stanley Black & …

Why some concerned shoppers are stockpiling goods
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Why some concerned shoppers are stockpiling goods

CNN  

New York CNN — It’s not March 2020, but it sure feels a lot like it for Herschel Wilson. “We certainly don’t know if we’re really getting this global tariff thing, and certainly not on day one,” he said, referring to Trump imposing tariffs on all imported goods when he takes office on January 20. For instance, Stanley Black & …

Trade War Widened US Trade Deficit, Increased Chinese Global Exports
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Trade War Widened US Trade Deficit, Increased Chinese Global Exports

Deccan Chronicle  

The US-China trade war initiated by President Donald Trump under his previous government failed to achieve its goals as the trade deficit of the US further widened while China’s global exports increased between 2017 and 2023. The US-China trade war, which began in March 2018 by imposing 25 per cent tariffs on steel and 10 per cent on aluminium, escalated …

Canada hits back at Trump over 25% tariff threat, vows 'robust and effective' response
1 month ago

Canada hits back at Trump over 25% tariff threat, vows 'robust and effective' response

Firstpost  

Trump has said he will keep the tariffs in place until Canada clamps down on drugs and migrants crossing the border Canada's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland speaks during a press conference in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada November 6, 2024. Reuters Ottawa and the provinces will respond robustly if the incoming US administration goes ahead with a …

US manufacturers are stocking up on imports ahead of tariffs
1 month ago

US manufacturers are stocking up on imports ahead of tariffs

Live Mint  

U.S. manufacturers are stockpiling imported parts and raw materials in anticipation of President-elect Donald Trump imposing new tariffs next year. U.S. industrial manufacturers and consumer-packaged-goods companies are buying up critical parts and raw materials, such as emulsifiers and flavor enhancers, driving up demand, according to GEP, a supply-chain software company that gathers the data. U.S. businesses are giving priority to …

US hikes tariffs on imports of Chinese solar wafers, polysilicon and tungsten products
1 month ago

US hikes tariffs on imports of Chinese solar wafers, polysilicon and tungsten products

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — The Biden administration plans to raise tariffs on solar wafers, polysilicon and some tungsten products from China to protect U.S. clean energy businesses. The notice from the U.S. Trade Representative’s office said tariffs on Chinese-made solar wafers and polysilicon will rise to 50% and duties on certain tungsten products will increase to 25%, effective on Jan. 1, following …

Here’s what could get significantly more expensive under Trump’s tariff plan
1 month ago

Here’s what could get significantly more expensive under Trump’s tariff plan

CNN  

New York CNN — Import taxes are set to spike under the incoming Trump administration, forcing Americans to pay more for everything from foreign-made sneakers and toys to food, according to new research. “President Trump will work quickly to fix and restore an economy that puts American workers first by re-shoring American jobs, lowering inflation, raising real wages, lowering taxes, …

The possibility of tariffs in Trump's second term is dividing U.S. businesses
1 month ago

The possibility of tariffs in Trump's second term is dividing U.S. businesses

NPR  

The possibility of tariffs in Trump's second term is dividing U.S. businesses President-elect Trump has called for sweeping tariffs on all imports. HORSLEY: McClelland is counting on Trump's tariffs to raise the price of those imported aluminum goods and give him and other domestic manufacturers a fighting chance. HORSLEY: Even Mark McClelland, the aluminum manufacturer who's rooting for tariffs, admits …

Here’s what could get significantly more expensive under Trump’s tariff plan
1 month ago

Here’s what could get significantly more expensive under Trump’s tariff plan

CNN  

New York CNN — Import taxes are set to spike under the incoming Trump administration, forcing Americans to pay more for everything from foreign-made sneakers and toys to food, according to new research. “President Trump will work quickly to fix and restore an economy that puts American workers first by re-shoring American jobs, lowering inflation, raising real wages, lowering taxes, …

Trump’s proposed tariffs on China, Mexico, and Canada could benefit India - Report
1 month ago

Trump’s proposed tariffs on China, Mexico, and Canada could benefit India - Report

Live Mint  

New Delhi, December 10 : India has a significant opportunity to capitalize on export prospects resulting from expected trade disruptions by upcoming US President Donald Trump's tariff policies, says a report by Shriram Mutual Fund. The report outlined how Trump's proposed tariffs on top US import partners--China, Mexico, and Canada--could lead to trade diversion, benefiting countries like India. It said, …

China’s exports slow, imports decline in November, falling below forecasts
1 month ago

China’s exports slow, imports decline in November, falling below forecasts

Associated Press  

HONG KONG — China’s exports slowed in November and its imports declined, falling below forecasts and underscoring potential weakness in trade at a time when its leaders are striving to boost the economy after the shocks of the COVID-19 pandemic. U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has threatened to slap tariffs of 60% or more on imports of Chinese goods, complicating Beijing’s …

Trump is threatening to raise tariffs again. Here’s how China plans to fight back
1 month ago

Trump is threatening to raise tariffs again. Here’s how China plans to fight back

LA Times  

President-elect Donald Trump has threatened to impose new tariffs on Chinese imports when he takes office, a move that would deepen a trade war he started six years ago. Trump kicked off a trade war in 2018 by imposing 25% tariffs on imports from China — including industrial machinery, cars, auto parts and television cameras. Last week, the U.S. expanded …

Are fears of higher tariffs leading you to stockpile goods?
1 month ago

Are fears of higher tariffs leading you to stockpile goods?

CNN  

New York CNN — From the very moment President-elect Donald Trump takes the oath of office on January 20, he’ll be able to levy tariffs on imports from other nations. On that day, he has already vowed to impose a 25% tariff on Mexican and Canadian imports as well as an additional 10% tariff on Chinese goods. These tariffs have …

The case for Donald Trump’s tariffs
1 month ago

The case for Donald Trump’s tariffs

CNN  

New York CNN — President-elect Donald Trump views tariffs as a not-so-secret weapon — one that can be deployed to pressure friends and foes alike to address issues from drug trafficking and illegal immigration to threats to the dominance of the US dollar. Trump once dubbed himself “Tariff Man” and recently celebrated these import taxes as “the greatest thing ever …

Toymakers' tariff warning: Prepare to pay more
1 month ago

Toymakers' tariff warning: Prepare to pay more

Salon  

From the newest Marvel movie figurines to plastic bulldozers with a smiley face, most toys sold in the U.S. come with two things: a sense of whimsy and a "Made in China" tag. "All anybody was talking about was tariffs," Jay Foreman, CEO of the Florida-based toy company Basic Fun!, told NPR. "You're going to see a $30 Tonka Mighty …

After Threatening Hefty Tariffs, Trump Says Canada And Mexico Should Become A US State
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1 month ago

After Threatening Hefty Tariffs, Trump Says Canada And Mexico Should Become A US State

ABP News  

Observing the US is subsidising its two neighbours Canada and Mexico to the tune of USD 100 billion and USD 300 billion, respectively, incoming US President Donald Trump on Sunday said that if that is the case then these two countries better be a part of America. Trump, 78, has threatened to impose hefty tariffs on both Canada and Mexico …

Trump tariffs to harm growth: Experts
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1 month ago

Trump tariffs to harm growth: Experts

China Daily  

The wave of tariff hikes proposed by United States President-elect Donald Trump would harm global livelihood and economic growth, while it can't help resolve the country's domestic economic issues, global experts said. They made the remarks at the 9th China Global Think Tank Innovation Forum held in Beijing on Wednesday, where experts discussed the potential global impact of Trump's return …

Tariffs bad for business, bad for US firms and consumers, and bad for all trading partners: China Daily editorial
1 month ago

Tariffs bad for business, bad for US firms and consumers, and bad for all trading partners: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

This photo taken on Jan 19, 2023 shows the US Capitol building in Washington, DC, the United States. To those worrying about the uncertainties heralded by a new incoming United States administration and the president-elect's unpredictability, there is one thing at least that is predictable: He will continue wielding the baton of tariffs. On the campaign trail, he told US …

Trump tariffs to harm growth: Experts
Top News
1 month ago

Trump tariffs to harm growth: Experts

China Daily  

US President-elect Donald Trump The wave of tariff hikes proposed by United States President-elect Donald Trump would harm global livelihood and economic growth, while it can't help resolve the country's domestic economic issues, global experts said. They made the remarks at the 9th China Global Think Tank Innovation Forum held in Beijing on Wednesday, where experts discussed the potential global …

Trump tariffs to harm growth: Experts
Top News
1 month ago

Trump tariffs to harm growth: Experts

China Daily  

US President-elect Donald Trump The wave of tariff hikes proposed by United States President-elect Donald Trump would harm global livelihood and economic growth, while it can't help resolve the country's domestic economic issues, global experts said. They made the remarks at the 9th China Global Think Tank Innovation Forum held in Beijing on Wednesday, where experts discussed the potential global …

Donald Trump 'Can't Guarantee' Tariffs Won't Cost Americans More
1 month ago

Donald Trump 'Can't Guarantee' Tariffs Won't Cost Americans More

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Donald Trump says he can’t guarantee his plan to impose sweeping tariffs on America’s top trade partners won’t hurt people’s pocketbooks. I can’t guarantee tomorrow.” But during his first major interview since November’s election, he told host Kristen Welker he still believed imposing tariffs on goods from China, Canada, Mexico and beyond would “cost Americans nothing,” contrary …

The enormous consequences Trump's tariffs could have : Consider This from NPR
1 month, 1 week ago

The enormous consequences Trump's tariffs could have : Consider This from NPR

NPR  

The enormous consequences Trump's tariffs could have Enlarge this image toggle caption Geoff Robins/AFP via Getty Images Geoff Robins/AFP via Getty Images You never know if president-elect Donald Trump is bluffing, but when you have billions of dollars on the line, you have to take him seriously. So car companies took notice, when Trump announced a plan for huge new …

Cushioning headwinds
1 month, 1 week ago

Cushioning headwinds

China Daily  

Hong Kong found itself at the heart of a seismic shift as dignitaries and business leaders from the world's two largest economies gathered in the city just days after Donald Trump scored a resounding victory in the United States presidential election in November. "But that doesn't mean that politics will lead us in that direction," he told the US-China Hong …

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