China U.S. Trade

• China orders U.S. to close consulate in Chengdu as tensions increase

  The move was a response to the Trump administration’s order this week for Beijing to close its consulate in Houston after Washington accused Chinese agents of trying to steal medical and other research in Texas.

  World

  Jul 24, 2020
  
• China vows to retaliate after U.S. orders it to close Houston consulate

  The U.S. said Wednesday that it has ordered China to close its consulate in Houston ``to protect American intellectual property'' and the private information of Americans.

  World

  Jul 22, 2020
  
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• China turns up heat with tariff hikes on U.S. goods worth $75 billion

  As part of the retaliation, China also will increase import duties on U.S.-made autos and auto parts.

  World

  Aug 23, 2019
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• China blames U.S. for trade dispute, says demands were unacceptable

  The statement from the Cabinet spokesman's office said that China has kept its word throughout 11 rounds of talks and will honour its commitments if a trade agreement is reached.

  World

  Jun 1, 2019
• Walmart warns China tariffs will lead to higher prices in the U.S.

  Walmart declined to comment on what type of price hikes shoppers could expect and which products would get the biggest increases.

  Economy

  May 16, 2019
• Trump says he will meet with China’s Xi at G20 summit as trade fight intensifies

  U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he would meet Chinese President Xi Jinping next month as the trade war between the world's two largest economies intensified, sending shivers through global markets.

  World

  May 13, 2019
• U.S. warship sails in disputed South China Sea as trade talks start with Beijing

  Chinese and American officials began talks Monday aimed at ending a bruising tariffs battle between the world's two biggest economies, as Beijing complained over the sighting of a U.S. warship in what it said were Chinese waters.

  World

  Jan 7, 2019
• Why Maine lobster fishermen are using Canada to escape the tariff trap

  U.S. President Donald Trump has unintentionally done Canadian lobster harvesters a huge favour. Maine's fisherman, meanwhile, are using Canada to escape Chinese tariffs.

  Canada

  Dec 5, 2018
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• China and U.S. agree to not raise tariffs within 90 days, White House says

  China and the United States have agreed to halt additional tariffs as both nations engage in new trade negotiations with the goal of reaching an agreement within 90 days, the White House said.

  World

  Dec 1, 2018
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• U.S. slaps new tariffs on $200B of Chinese goods, while China immediately hits back

  China and the United States imposed new tariff hikes on each other’s goods Monday and Beijing accused Washington of bullying, giving no sign of compromise in an intensifying battle over technology that is weighing on global economic growth.

  World

  Sep 24, 2018