The world鈥檚 biggest shipbuilder sees China鈥檚 cleanup of its smoggy skies lifting prices of the vessels this year.
January 29, 2019China News Updates
Transport Topics provides essential updates on China logistics news, including tariff developments, supply chain shifts, and trade policy changes. Our reporting delivers a global perspective on how Chinese manufacturing and transport trends impact U.S. freight, warehousing, and shipping operations.
US Confirms China Trade Talks to Begin
The Trump administration confirmed it will hold two days of talks this week in Washington to discuss structural changes to China鈥檚 economy and Beijing鈥檚 pledge to buy more American goods.
January 28, 2019Caterpillar 4Q Profits Tumble; Trade With China Cited
Caterpillar Inc. posted the biggest quarterly profit miss in a decade as a China slowdown hit demand for its signature yellow construction and mining equipment.
January 28, 2019China鈥檚 Car Slowdown Begins to Bite as Hyundai Lays Off Workers
As China鈥檚 car industry loses its shine, automakers are starting to buckle up for the downward slope with Hyundai Motor Co. announcing it is letting workers go and is reviewing production plans in the world鈥檚 biggest market.
January 25, 2019US Sanctions on Venezuelan Oil Could Benefit China, India
If the United States decides to deploy a slate of sanctions that it is said to have drafted against the Latin American nation, American refiners would be forced to cease purchases. That may mean more supply becomes available for the OPEC producer鈥檚 other big customers: China and India.
January 24, 2019U.S.-China Trade Talks Falling Short on Make-or-Break IP Issues
According to people close to the discussions, the two sides have so far made little progress on the issue that any deal Trump strikes with China may ultimately be judged on: ending what the U.S. has dubbed as decades of state-coordinated Chinese theft of American intellectual property.
January 22, 2019US-China Trade Talks End on Note of Cautious Optimism
The Trump administration wrapped up the latest round of trade talks in Beijing, noting a commitment by China to buy more U.S. agricultural goods, energy and manufactured items.
January 9, 2019Trump Lauds Progress After Day Two of Beijing Trade Talks
President Donald Trump expressed optimism that U.S.-China trade talks in Beijing are progressing well, as Chinese authorities planned to give a statement after the latest round of negotiations.
January 8, 2019Elon Musk, Tesla Break Ground on China Plant, First Outside US
After four years of planning, Tesla Inc. finally broke ground on its planned $5 billion factory in the world鈥檚 biggest auto market, China. But the timing couldn鈥檛 be more inauspicious.
January 7, 2019China Said to Be Back for US Soy as Trade Talks Scheduled
China is back in the market for U.S. soybeans after taking a holiday break as Washington and Beijing plan more trade discussions.
January 3, 2019