World Mar 10 China's exports surge despite waning trade with the U.S. By Chan Ho-him, Associated Press
Economy Apr 03 A timeline of Trump's tariff actions so far Long-threatened tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump have plunged the country into trade wars abroad — all while on-again, off-again new levies continue to escalate uncertainty. By Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Associated Press
World Apr 03 5 places Trump has targeted for tariffs even though they have few or no exports The Trump administration’s sweeping tariffs have touched rocky outcrops home to polar bears in the Arctic, tiny tropical islands and a former British penal colony whose leader is befuddled that it was targeted. By Rod McGuirk, Jamey Keaten, Associated Press
Economy Mar 04 5 things to know about tariffs and how they work President Donald Trump is a proponent of tariffs, insisting that they are paid for by foreign countries. In fact, it is importers — American companies — that pay tariffs. By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press
World Jan 13 Chinese exports jump 10.7% in December, beating estimates as higher U.S. tariffs loom China’s exports in December grew at a faster pace than expected, as factories rushed to fill orders to beat higher tariffs that U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has threatened to impose once he takes office. By Zen Soo, Elaine Kurtenbach, Associated Press
Aug 28 U.S., China agree to talk export controls, but make no concessions on other disputes By Joe McDonald, Associated Press Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s government wants to revive foreign investor interest in China as it tries to reverse a deepening economic slump. Continue reading
Mar 13 UN seeks extension of deal with Russia that allows food, fertilizer export from Ukraine By Jamey Keaten, Karl Ritter, Associated Press Senior U.N. officials are hosting Russian envoys in Geneva in a bid to extend an export agreement amid the war with Ukraine and prevent a potential new spike in world food prices. Continue reading
Jan 30 China accuses U.S. of abusing technology export controls By Associated Press China's government has criticized U.S. controls on technology exports as a trade violation after Japan and the Netherlands agreed to join Washington in limiting Beijing's access to materials to make advanced processor chips. Continue reading
Aug 01 Watch 4:29 Ukraine resumes grain shipments amid global food shortages By Volodymyr Solohub, Zeba Warsi A cargo ship carrying Ukrainian grain set sail from Odesa for the first time since Russia's invasion more than five months ago. It followed last month's agreement with the United Nations and Turkey to allow shipments through the Black Sea,… Continue watching
Jun 08 With Mexico deal done, US urges China to resume trade talks By Elaine Kurtenbach, Associated Press President Trump called off plans Friday to impose a 5% tax on Mexican exports, and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, speaking to reporters Saturday in Fukuoka on the sidelines of a meeting of financial leaders of the Group of 20 major… Continue reading