Equities tumble as Trump revives trade war fears
Stock markets suffer steep losses, tracking a selloff in New York.
Tag: trade war
Huawei loses legal challenge against US federal purchase ban
The dispute is one of several fronts in a bruising trade war between China and US.
Trump’s trade ‘cure’ is worse than the disease
Financial markets often appear to be much smarter than the wonks observing them: On the very same day US and Chinese trade officials signed Donald Trump’s “Phase One” agreement with much fanfare in the White House, equities traders all around the world just shrugged their shoulders.
Chinese caviar reigns in world restaurants
Chinese caviar is among the slew of products hit with 25% tariffs by the US.
Vietnam hits ‘impressive’ growth of 7 percent
Vietnam’s economy notched up an “impressive” 7 percent growth this year.
Trade war speeds up the interaction between Chinese and Vietnamese
It seems that the trade war has sped up the economic interaction between China and Vietnam along the border.
Singapore economy grew just 0.7 pct in 2019: Government
Singapore’s economy grows just 0.7 percent last year.
Long-discussed deal finally set down in black and white
Thanks to the concerted efforts of both sides, China and the United States agreed on the text of a phase-one trade deal based on the principle of equality and mutual respect.
Ensuring rare-earth dominance crucial in trade war
Considering China’s dominance in the rare-earth sector, any move by the Chinese government involving these coveted minerals could lead to all sorts of interpretations.
US economy grew faster in Q3, but trade woes continue
The US economy grew faster than originally reported in the July-September period.
Chinese policymakers need to narrow focus on their capital market development
The Chinese economy is facing downward pressure, which brings uncertainty to economic policy.
Less US participation in Asean could change trade dynamics in Asia
Despite declaring the Indo-Pacific the single most consequential region for the United States’ future in a Pentagon strategy report earlier this year, the Trump Administration has scaled back the US presence at the Bangkok summit-level gatherings being held on Nov 3 to 4.
Indonesia slashes rates as tepid global growth bites
Indonesia’s central bank slashes interest rates for the third month in a row.
US firms expect leaner times in China as trade war grinds on
American businesses are increasingly pessimistic about their prospects in China.
China’s exports fall in August as US trade war rumbles
China’s exports fall by 1.0 percent on-year in August.
Trade war with US dents Chinese company profits
Some Chinese business sectors report solid first half earnings.
US makes vain attempt to win trade war
The day after the 12th round of Sino-US trade talks concluded on July 31 in Shanghai, the United States administration announced it would impose 10 percent tariffs on another $300 billion of Chinese goods.
Competition shouldn’t be a zero-sum game
With the United States labeling China its foremost, primary and long-term strategic “rival”, and adopting a policy to contain China, China sees the US as the biggest external challenge on road to national rejuvenation.
US and China seeking to revive trade talks: Trump advisor
Washington and Beijing are to revive pivotal talks aimed at ending the trade war.
The world has reached a crossroads in trade policy
The United States’ trading partners are at a crossroads. The US trade war with China transitioned to a threateningly precarious stage after the US Treasury Department labeled China a “currency manipulator” in a tit-for-tat response to Beijing’s weakening currency.
Asia markets rise as Trump tariff delay boosts trade war hopes
Asian equities rise as US delays tariffs on a swathe of Chinese goods.
How AIIB’s Local-Currency Lending & China’s Alternative to SWIFT Help Flee the Dollar
The China-based Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has shifted to lending in national currencies in order to reduce the negative impact of the US-driven trade war.
Companies shouldn’t be cannon fodder in trade war
HSBC has said that its greater China chief executive Helen Wong was resigning from the bank
US Has Been in Trade War With China for Long Time, Trump Is First One to Fight Back
Chinese officials allowed the country’s currency to drop below the psychologically important point of seven to the dollar on Monday.
China says has begun purchase of more US agricultural goods
China says that it had begun purchasing more US farm goods.
The US-China Trade War Impact on Cambodia
Until now, the two super-powers have retaliated by imposing tariffs on products, worth billions USD. This article argues that Cambodia may benefit from the trade war in the short run, but suffer in the long run.
China GDP growth slows to 6.2 percent in second quarter
China’s growth slows to its weakest pace in almost three decades.
Vietnam benefits from the US-China trade war
With a surge in goods being imported into the US from other parts of Asia, Vietnam is shaping as arguably the key beneficiary of the trade war.
Trump move to ease Huawei sanctions sparks anger, confusion
The US trade war truce with China has prompted a backlash from lawmakers.
Osaka G20: finding the right beat for hard conversation
A rap-style music video to promote the Osaka G20 leaders’ summit to be held on 28–29 June contains the lyrics “Let’s talk! Let’s dance! Here is Osaka wonderful city! Let’s conversation! Hard communication! Come on!”.
