Trump’s trade war: the view from China – podcast | China
Two weeks after Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs evolved into an escalating trade war with China, a sense of rebellious nationalism has been built up in East Asian countries. China’s Foreign Ministry has even shared a historic video clip from former leader Mao Zedong. “We don’t decide how long this war will last… we will […]
China Chip Traders Grumble that Trump Tariffs Sent Orders Plummeting
South China Morning Post (SCMP) On Tuesday, President Donald Trump’s tariffs pushed up prices and stopped ordering for computer products, which saw a sense of darkness settling down in China’s vast electronic market in Shenzhen. SCMP I spoke The distributor is in Huaqiangbei, a district of the high-tech hub city of Deep Shenzhen, specializing in […]
Biden Alum Jake Sullivan, Star of Humiliating China Summit in Alaska, Tells Harvard He Is ‘Very Proud’ of China Policy
Former national security adviser Jake Sullivan gave high praise to his work implementing former President Joe Biden’s policies on China in his speech at Harvard University on Tuesday, boasting “many, many, many times” that he predicted there would be no “end” for the US-China competition. Biden and his Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, were heavily […]
Tesla suspends importing Cybercab, Semi parts from China amid Trump tariff war: report
Elon Musk’s Tesla reportedly has stopped importing auto parts from China needed for future cybercabs and semi-electric trucks due to the trade war with Beijing. The EV Pioneer had planned to import components from China to support the production of two new vehicles, but once the tariffs exceeded 34%, the plan became unacceptable. Reuters reportedcite […]
‘What The F*ck Is Elon Doing There?’: Trump Personally Blocked Musk’s Pentagon Briefing On China, Report Says
President Donald Trump reportedly suspended a classified Pentagon briefing on China planned for Elon Musk last month after concerns over internal leaks and potential conflicts of interest, a senior official told Axios. The classification session set to include a high level of intelligence on Beijing’s military strategy was suddenly cancelled following direct intervention from the […]
China trade fair is wake-up call for exporters, US market is ‘frozen’
China’s major trade fairs (the first event since President Trump’s tariffs came into effect) served as a wake-up call for exporters who warned that the US market was completely “freezing.” Companies at Canton Fair, China’s largest trade fair, held every other year in Guangzhou’s southern city, said they are looking for ways to move to […]
Nvidia expects to take $5.5bn hit as US tightens AI chip export rules to China | Nvidia
Nvidia says it expects a $5.5 billion (£4.1 billion) hit after Donald Trump’s administration banned chip designers from selling important artificial intelligence chips in China. In an official submission late Tuesday, the company said the H20 AI chip, specially designed for the Chinese market to comply with export controls, would require a special license to […]
China beat growth expectations in Q1, but US tariffs cloud outlook
Rep. Warren Davidson of R-Ohio has evaluated President Donald Trump’s customs policy and shares the administration’s ongoing battle with federal judges on the “final line.” China has beaten expectations of first quarter economic growth, but the remaining prospects for 2025 remain dim as Beijing’s orthotics due to the impact of heavy US tariffs. The latest […]
We Must Decouple from China on Rare Earths Now
China has rare earth leverage in the US China has threatened to cut off supply to rare earth metals in response to Trump’s tariffs, but media reports on the issue seem to overlook the most important questions we can ask at this time. Why do we rely on China for essential metals in the first […]
Toy Industry CEO Warns: Trump’s China Tariffs Could Endanger Christmas!
The president and CEO of the Toy Association stated that President Trump’s 145% tariff on China could jeopardize a child’s Christmas as the two largest economies continue to be entangled in a trade conflict. “Currently, toys aren’t being manufactured in China, and there are indications that significant US retailers are starting to cancel their orders. […]