The threat of tariffs has loomed large over U.S. equities. Investors and strategists warn that high levies can reignite inflation in the country, and in turn, weigh on stocks.
January 31, 2025China News Updates
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White House Confirms Tariffs Set for Feb. 1
WASHINGTON 鈥 President Donald Trump will put in place 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico and 10% tariffs on goods from China effective Feb. 1, the White House said.
January 31, 2025Musk Fights Tariffs on Graphite From China
Elon Musk鈥檚 Tesla Inc. is spearheading an effort to block new tariffs on graphite imports from China, pitting Donald Trump鈥檚 richest backer against the president鈥檚 favorite economic tool.
January 31, 2025Panama鈥檚 President Rejects US Canal Negotiations
鈥淚t鈥檚 impossible, I can鈥檛 negotiate,鈥 Mulino said when asked about returning the canal to U.S. control. 鈥淭hat is done. The canal belongs to Panama.鈥
January 30, 2025Freeland: Canada Can Work With Trump to Challenge China
The Canadian candidate for prime minister said she believes Trump is smart and is threatening to impose tariffs on allies in part to pave the way for tougher policies on China.
January 28, 2025US Final Rule Bans Smart Cars With Russian, Chinese Tech
The Biden administration has finalized a rule that effectively bans new personal smart cars with Chinese and Russian technology from American roads.
January 14, 2025Biden Aide: Trump Likely to Maintain New AI Chip Controls
President-elect Donald Trump is likely to maintain new U.S. limits on global sales of AI chips by Nvidia Corp. and others, a top Biden administration official said.
January 13, 2025US Blocks Tax Credit for Foreign Biofuel Supplies
The move, a win for American farmers, comes after a flood of supplies from China reached U.S. shores at cheaper prices than soybean oil produced locally.
January 10, 2025Taiwan鈥檚 Trade Surplus With US Jumps to Record
Taiwan鈥檚 trade surplus with the U.S. surged to a record high in 2024, a haul that could rankle President-elect Donald Trump as he returns to the White House.
January 9, 2025Chinese Companies Protest US Listings as Linked to Military
HONG KONG 鈥 The U.S. Defense Department has added dozens of Chinese companies to a list of companies it says have ties to China鈥檚 military, prompting some to protest.
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