China plans to cut tariffs on more than 850 products
The products include frozen pork, asthma and diabetes medications and some high-tech components. Continue reading
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Economy ‘resilient’ despite trade war uncertainty: Bank of Canada
Unlike many other central banks, the Bank of Canada has not moved to lower interest rates to support growth in response to global economic weakness. Continue reading
Michael Sabia calls trade war between U.S. and China the ‘defining conflict of our time’
Trade tensions between the U.S. and China have flared repeatedly after U.S. President Donald Trump imposed punitive tariffs last year. Continue reading
U.S.-China trade deal still ‘possible’ this year, says Trump’s national security advisor
U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday said he had told Chinese President Xi Jinping that crushing the Hong Kong protesters would have “a tremendous negative impact” on efforts to reach an accord to end a 16-month trade war. Continue reading
Trump says he might sign a finalized China trade deal in Iowa
Farmers have been hit hard by the trade war with China. Trump has been trying to assure them that they will come out ahead in the end. Continue reading
Chinese officials will soon be required by the U.S. to report American contacts
The rules cover all meetings Chinese diplomats have with representatives of state, local and municipal governments and all visits to public and private educational and research institutions, including national laboratories in the U.S. and its territories. Continue reading
U.S. suspends China tariff hike in temporary trade war truce
The administration agreed to suspend a tariff hike on $250 billion worth of Chinese imports that was set to take effect Tuesday. And China agreed to buy up to $50 billion in U.S. farm products. Continue reading
‘I will not accept a bad deal’: Trump’s China trade rhetoric turns harsh at UN
China’s top official at the UN General Assembly, Foreign Minister Wang Yi, sat silently during Trump’s remarks, showing no reaction on camera. Continue reading
U.S.-China trade talks to resume in October as economic impact lingers
The Chinese Commerce Ministry gave no details but said the two sides want to create “favorable conditions.” Continue reading
Asian shares fall as U.S.-China trade war reignites uncertainty
The ongoing trade dispute between Washington and Beijing, and especially its unpredictability, is certain to have damaging effects on Asia. Continue reading