Economy Jul 12 China imports from U.S. plunge in June amid tariff war Imports of U.S. goods fell 31% from a year earlier to $9.4 billion, while exports to the American market declined nearly 8%, customs data showed Friday.
Economy May 21 U.S. delays Huawei ban, giving tech sector time to adjust Huawei Technologies Ltd., the biggest maker of network gear for phone carriers, says it has "supply backups" if it loses access to American components.
Economy May 20 Huawei faces loss of some Google services after U.S. ban The Trump administration has targeted China's first global tech brand, ratcheting up disputes with Beijing over technology, trade and cyber-security.
Economy May 14 U.S. targets $300 billion of Chinese goods for new tariff hikes The list of Chinese exports to the U.S. includes laptop computers, saw blades, turbine parts, tuna and garlic.
World May 12 Why tariff war threatens Beijing’s global economic ambitions The United States is a vital customer and source of technology for Chinese makers of electronics, medical equipment and other high-tech exports — industries that the ruling Communist Party sees as the heart of its economic future. Yet to the…
Economy May 10 U.S. and China negotiators meet briefly after tariff hike After a short session on Friday, the lead Chinese negotiator, Vice Premier Liu He, left the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative about midday, though it was not immediately clear whether talks had ended.
Economy May 10 U.S. hikes tariffs on Chinese goods, Beijing vows to retaliate The Trump administration raised duties on $200 billion of Chinese imports to 25 percent from 10 percent.
Economy May 09 China vows to retaliate if Trump raises tariffs Beijing gave no details but said it will impose "necessary countermeasures" if the tariff increases Trump has threatened take effect Friday.
Economy May 07 China economy czar to attend trade talks despite Trump’s tariff threats The decision to have Vice Premier Liu He take part in talks might keep alive hopes the two biggest global economies could make peace as early as this week.
World May 06 U.S. plans to hike tariffs Friday, saying China broke promises By threatening to raise taxes on Chinese imports, President Donald Trump is throwing down a challenge to Beijing: Agree to sweeping changes in China's government-dominated economic model — or suffer the consequences.