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Tariffs will lift US gas prices within days

Tariffs will lift US gas prices within days

Tariffs will lift US gas prices within days
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What is a tariff? Mattingly breaks it down

After signing tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China, Trump acknowledged what economists and members of Congress have been saying all along: Americans may find themselves paying the costs. CNN's Phil Mattingly explains how tariffs work and how they could impact consumers in the United States.

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Bitcoin drops to 3-week low as Trump tariffs rattle markets

Cryptocurrency prices slid on Monday, with bitcoin at a three-week low, as the risk of a trade war spooked investors and caused a selloff across financial markets.

Bitcoin drops to 3-week low as Trump tariffs rattle markets
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What do Trump's executive orders say on tariffs and how would they work?

President Donald Trump is using a trio of executive orders to throw the world economy and his own goal of cutting inflation into turmoil

What do Trump's executive orders say on tariffs and how would they work?
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Former US treasury secretary has a theory on how Mexico and Canada might respond to Trump's tariffs

President Donald Trump announced extraordinary new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China, signing the long-promised economic policy at his Mar-a-Lago club. Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers joins CNN’s Jessica Dean to discuss.

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Trump puts tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China, spurring trade war as North American allies respond

President Donald Trump has signed an order to impose stiff tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada and China, drawing swift retaliation from the U.S.’s North American neighbors in an emerging trade war

Trump puts tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China, spurring trade war as North American allies respond
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Trump's oil tariffs a boost for European and Asian refiners

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Trump's oil tariffs a boost for European and Asian refiners
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Trump says tariff may cause short-term disruption

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Trump says tariff may cause short-term disruption
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Trump's Mexico tariff threats: what has been said and what would the impact be?

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Trump's Mexico tariff threats: what has been said and what would the impact be?
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Trump's tariff threat worked on Colombia, but his plans for Canada and Mexico carry higher stakes

President Donald Trump has already forced Colombia to accept deportees by threatening tariffs and is readying the same move against Canada and Mexico as soon as Saturday

Trump's tariff threat worked on Colombia, but his plans for Canada and Mexico carry higher stakes
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Trump says US will impose sanctions against Colombia over repatriation flights

President Donald Trump on Sunday said the United States would impose wide-ranging sanctions and impose tariffs against Colombia over its refusal to accept U.S. military aircraft with

Trump says US will impose sanctions against Colombia over repatriation flights
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US consumer sentiment ebbs in January; 12-month inflation expectations rise

U.S. consumer sentiment weakened in January for the first time in six months amid worries about the labor market and potential higher prices for goods if President Donald

US consumer sentiment ebbs in January; 12-month inflation expectations rise
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Aerospace suppliers scramble to cushion blow of looming Trump tariffs

Canadian helicopter parts supplier Optima Aero is already moving inventory south of the border to

Aerospace suppliers scramble to cushion blow of looming Trump tariffs
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Trade, tariffs, energy - markets react to Trump's return to office

Global markets were volatile while the dollar rebounded on Tuesday in choppy trading as Donald Trump returned to the White House.

Trade, tariffs, energy - markets react to Trump's return to office
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Fact check: Trump made more than 20 false claims in his Inauguration Day remarks

Fact check: Trump made more than 20 false claims in his Inauguration Day remarks

Fact check: Trump made more than 20 false claims in his Inauguration Day remarks
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Do US adults support Trump's Day 1 actions? Here's what polling shows

President Donald Trump is beginning to fulfill pledges to crack down on immigration and restore “energy dominance.”

Do US adults support Trump's Day 1 actions? Here's what polling shows
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France's cognac makers lift US exports ahead of Trump inauguration, data shows

French cognac makers increased shipments to the United States in December, trade data showed, as distributors fill up their stocks to prepare for possible new

France's cognac makers lift US exports ahead of Trump inauguration, data shows
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Trump's US presidency return ushers in new era of volatile markets

Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday could herald a more volatile period for markets, with the Republican seen moving quickly on a wide swath

Trump's US presidency return ushers in new era of volatile markets
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Copper's early-year rally leaves investors unimpressed: Andy Home

Doctor Copper has started 2025 with a spring in his step after a year when the early bull party was followed by a prolonged hangover.

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American Battleground: As Trump plots his Day One agenda, Democrats look for a way forward

American Battleground: As Trump plots his Day One agenda, Democrats look for a way forward

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Volvo CEO says plan for Mexico truck factory on track despite US tariff threat

Sweden's Volvo Group is proceeding with its planned $700-million heavy-truck factory in Monterrey, Mexico, CEO Martin Lundstedt told Reuters on

Volvo CEO says plan for Mexico truck factory on track despite US tariff threat
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Tariffied? Markets feeling the most pinch from Trump tariff risks

From China to Europe, Canada to Mexico, world markets are already reeling from Donald Trump's promise to jack up tariffs when he becomes U.S. president in less than two weeks. 

Tariffied? Markets feeling the most pinch from Trump tariff risks
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US labor market stable as job openings rise, hiring eases in November

U.S. job openings unexpectedly increased in November while hiring softened, suggesting the labor market continued to slow at a pace that probably does not

US labor market stable as job openings rise, hiring eases in November
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What to expect from stocks in 2025

What to expect from stocks in 2025

What to expect from stocks in 2025
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Canadian ministers head to Palm Beach for talks with incoming Trump administration

Two top Canadian Cabinet ministers are visiting Palm Beach to talk border security and trade with officials in the incoming Donald Trump administration as Trump threatens tariffs on all Canadian products

Canadian ministers head to Palm Beach for talks with incoming Trump administration
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Stock market today: Losses for Big Tech pull US indexes lower

Losses for big technology stocks pulled major indexes lower on Wall Street

Stock market today: Losses for Big Tech pull US indexes lower
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Here's what we know about Trump's planned executive orders so far

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Here's what we know about Trump's planned executive orders so far
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US business inventories barely rise in October

U.S. business inventories edged up in October as modest increases in stocks at retailers and wholesalers were partially offset by a decline at manufacturers.

US business inventories barely rise in October
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Canadian official threatens to cut off energy to the United States

Canadian official threatens to cut off energy to the United States

Canadian official threatens to cut off energy to the United States
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Tariffs, tax cuts core to Trump’s economic agenda

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to make tariffs and tax cuts the key elements of his economic agenda when he takes office in January.

Tariffs, tax cuts core to Trump’s economic agenda
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U.S. cobalt miner to Trump: use tariffs as 'scalpel' not 'sledgehammer'

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U.S. cobalt miner to Trump: use tariffs as 'scalpel' not 'sledgehammer'
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3 charts that help explain how Trump’s tariffs would work

3 charts that help explain how Trump’s tariffs would work

3 charts that help explain how Trump’s tariffs would work
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EU seeks to ease US tariff, green subsidy threats

The European Union will seek this week to ward off the return of Trump-era metals tariffs and to lessen the negative impact on the U.S.

EU seeks to ease US tariff, green subsidy threats
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EU plans anti-subsidy probes to secure steel deal with US

The European Union is planning anti-subsidy investigations into steelmakers producing to excess in countries such as China as part of an agreement with the

EU plans anti-subsidy probes to secure steel deal with US
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U.S, EU business groups push for steel deal, minerals drive at summit

The largest U.S. and EU business federations urged leaders meeting for a summit on Friday to resolve a lingering dispute over Trump-era metals tariffs and

U.S, EU business groups push for steel deal, minerals drive at summit
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EU, US could agree on critical minerals despite steel failure, says France

The European Union and the United States could reach a deal on critical minerals over the coming weeks or months despite their failure to agree an accord on steel and

EU, US could agree on critical minerals despite steel failure, says France
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U.S. will extend EU metals tariff exemption if needed -envoy

The United States will roll over its suspension of tariffs on European Union steel and aluminium if the two sides need more time to agree on measures to address overcapacity and

U.S. will extend EU metals tariff exemption if needed -envoy
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EU considers restarting WTO case against US over steel tariffs - Bloomberg News

The European Union is considering reopening a case at the World Trade Organization against the United States over a steel and aluminum dispute that saw the allies hit each other with

EU considers restarting WTO case against US over steel tariffs - Bloomberg News
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House panel urges tougher trade rules for China, raising chance of more tariffs if Congress agrees

A special House committee focused on China is calling for altering the way the U.S. treats Chinese-made goods, possibly subjecting them to higher tariffs and risking increased economic tensions between the two economic superpowers

House panel urges tougher trade rules for China, raising chance of more tariffs if Congress agrees
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WTO panel rules against Turkey in metals duties dispute with U.S.

A World Trade Organization dispute panel on Tuesday ruled that Turkey should repeal additional duties it imposed on the United States in retaliation for U.S. steel and aluminium

WTO panel rules against Turkey in metals duties dispute with U.S.
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Biden administration explores raising tariffs on Chinese EVs -WSJ

The Biden administration is discussing raising tariffs on some Chinese goods, including electric vehicles, the Wall Street Journal said late on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the

Biden administration explores raising tariffs on Chinese EVs -WSJ
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US extends tariff exclusions on some Chinese categories till May 31

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US extends tariff exclusions on some Chinese categories till May 31
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Yellen says Trump's tariff plan would hike costs for US consumers

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Wednesday said Republican former President Donald Trump's plan to raise tariffs 10% across the board would raise costs for U.S.

Yellen says Trump's tariff plan would hike costs for US consumers
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Exclusive: EU investigators to inspect China's BYD, Geely and SAIC in EV probe - source

European Commission investigators are to inspect Chinese automakers in the coming weeks as part of a probe into whether to impose punitive tariffs to protect European

Exclusive: EU investigators to inspect China's BYD, Geely and SAIC in EV probe - source
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Republican candidate Trump on China tariffs: 'We have to do it'

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said he would impose tariffs on China again if he is elected in November and they could exceed 60 percent.

Republican candidate Trump on China tariffs: 'We have to do it'
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China expresses 'solemn' concerns over US tariffs, Taiwan in Abu Dhabi talks

China's commerce minister Wang Wentao expressed the country's "solemn concerns" over U.S. tariffs and Taiwan-related issues in the economic and trade fields on Monday when meeting

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Republican senator wants to hike tariffs on Chinese vehicles

Republican Senator Josh Hawley is introducing on Wednesday legislation to hike tariffs on Chinese vehicle imports amid growing concerns about the impact of

Republican senator wants to hike tariffs on Chinese vehicles
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WTO e-commerce tariff moratorium wins temporary reprieve

The World Trade Organization's moratorium on customs duties on digital transmissions, a key pillar of internet development for decades, won a last-minute

WTO e-commerce tariff moratorium wins temporary reprieve
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Senator Rubio seeks stiffer tariff to stop China 'flooding US auto markets'

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Senator Rubio seeks stiffer tariff to stop China 'flooding US auto markets'
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Ford to pay $365 million in US import tariff evasion case

Ford Motor will pay $365 million to resolve U.S. allegations it violated a federal tariff law by misclassifying and understating the value of hundreds of

Ford to pay $365 million in US import tariff evasion case
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US lawmakers ask Biden administration to increase tariffs on Chinese-made drones

A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers on Wednesday asked the Biden administration to impose higher tariffs on Chinese drones including those shipped from other countries and new

US lawmakers ask Biden administration to increase tariffs on Chinese-made drones
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China lifts heavy tariffs on Australian wine as ties improve

China says it will lift tariffs placed on Australian wine over three years ago, in a sign of improving ties between the two countries

China lifts heavy tariffs on Australian wine as ties improve
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Exclusive-China commerce minister to head to Europe to make EV case

China's commerce minister will travel to Europe in April for discussions about the European Commission's investigation into whether China's electric vehicle industry has

Exclusive-China commerce minister to head to Europe to make EV case
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US trade chief Tai says taking 'serious look' at tools to deal with China

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US trade chief Tai says taking 'serious look' at tools to deal with China
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Trump's import tariff proposal would be lose-lose, WTO chief says

The World Trade Organization's chief said on Tuesday that U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump's proposal to impose a 10% import tariff would prompt retaliation

Trump's import tariff proposal would be lose-lose, WTO chief says
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New tariffs on Chinese metals won't impact inflation, White House says

Sharply higher tariffs on Chinese metal products being considered by the Biden administration would not affect U.S. inflation and are necessary for national security, White

New tariffs on Chinese metals won't impact inflation, White House says
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USTR Tai calls for 'decisive' action to shield EV sector from China

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USTR Tai calls for 'decisive' action to shield EV sector from China
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Biden's tariff warnings signal sharp anti-China election battle

The Biden administration's threat to impose more tariffs on China is the latest election-year signal that frostier relations with China are likely to follow regardless

Biden's tariff warnings signal sharp anti-China election battle
US|World

China's steel sector has bigger worries than Biden tariff hike

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China's steel sector has bigger worries than Biden tariff hike
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China slaps anti-dumping levy on import of a US chemical amid rising trade tensions

China on Friday slapped a levy on imports of an acid from the United States widely used in food, feed, pesticides and medical fields, amid heightened tensions with Washington over

China slaps anti-dumping levy on import of a US chemical amid rising trade tensions
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Graphite miners lobby US govt to impose levy on China-sourced EV material

North American graphite miners are lobbying the US government to impose a 25% tariff on three graphite products sourced from China in order to counter Beijing's

Graphite miners lobby US govt to impose levy on China-sourced EV material
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China passes tariff law amid tensions with trading partners

China passed a law on Friday strengthening its trade defence capabilities as the United States and the European Union take aim at Beijing over excess industrial capacity.

China passes tariff law amid tensions with trading partners
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EU probes into Chinese subsidies and imports

The European Union launched an investigation into flat-rolled iron or steel products plated or coated with tin from China in a latest effort to protect home-grown manufacturers.

EU probes into Chinese subsidies and imports
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Chinese tariffs could leave cognac makers with too much brandy

High Chinese tariffs on EU brandy would leave French companies with vast amounts of cognac that could be hard to sell elsewhere, according to Reuters' calculations,

Chinese tariffs could leave cognac makers with too much brandy
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Why GM could suffer under Trump policies to ‘save’ Detroit automakers

It might seem like U.S.

Why GM could suffer under Trump policies to ‘save’ Detroit automakers
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New Biden tariffs on China's EVs, solar, medical supplies due Tuesday - sources

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New Biden tariffs on China's EVs, solar, medical supplies due Tuesday - sources
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Biden to put tariffs on China medical supplies - sources

The Biden administration is expected to issue new tariffs on Chinese-made medical devices like syringes and personal protective equipment when it

Biden to put tariffs on China medical supplies - sources
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US plans to impose major new tariffs on EVs, other Chinese green energy imports, AP sources say

The Biden administration is planning to announce new tariffs on electric vehicles, semiconductors, solar equipment and medical supplies imported from China

US plans to impose major new tariffs on EVs, other Chinese green energy imports, AP sources say
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How hard will new Biden tariffs hit China?

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How hard will new Biden tariffs hit China?
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Yellen says Chinese response possible on expected US tariff action

The United States could see a significant response from China following any U.S. tariff actions, U.S.

Yellen says Chinese response possible on expected US tariff action
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A US-China EV trade war threatens Biden's clean-car agenda

The Biden administration's plan to slap heavy new tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles and batteries would provide temporary

A US-China EV trade war threatens Biden's clean-car agenda
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Biden hikes tariffs on Chinese EVs, computer chips, medical products

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Biden hikes tariffs on Chinese EVs, computer chips, medical products
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Factbox-US companies with highest exposure to China

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Factbox-US companies with highest exposure to China
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Factbox-What the US-China trade looks like by sector

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Factbox-What the US-China trade looks like by sector
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Trump says US China tariffs needed on other vehicles, products

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said on Tuesday the Biden administration's new tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, semiconductors and medical products should be

Trump says US China tariffs needed on other vehicles, products
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China strongly opposes U.S. tariff hikes, pledging measures to defend rights

China strongly opposed the United States' tariff hikes, its commerce ministry said on Tuesday, vowing it will take resolute measures to defend its rights and interests.

China strongly opposes U.S. tariff hikes, pledging measures to defend rights
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US suggests possibility of penalties if production of Chinese electric vehicles moves to Mexico

The Biden administration is suggesting the possibility that new penalties could be put in place if the Chinese makers of electric vehicles try to move their production to Mexico to avoid newly announced import taxes

US suggests possibility of penalties if production of Chinese electric vehicles moves to Mexico
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Biden hikes US tariffs on Chinese imports

U.S. President Joe Biden on Tuesday unveiled steep tariff increases on an array of Chinese imports, including electric vehicle (EV) batteries, computer chips and medical products.

Biden hikes US tariffs on Chinese imports
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New US tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, batteries and solar cells could raise consumer prices

New tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles and batteries, solar cells, medical equipment and other goods are intended to protect U.S. jobs and manufacturers

New US tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, batteries and solar cells could raise consumer prices
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US makers of masks and gloves get lifeline: higher tariffs on Chinese-made products

President Joe Biden’s move to hike tariffs on Chinese goods should help U.S.-based medical mask and glove makers, a sector that has largely flamed out after surging

US makers of masks and gloves get lifeline: higher tariffs on Chinese-made products
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Biden's new China tariff wall faces leakage via Mexico, Vietnam

The Biden administration's new tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles and other strategic sectors aim to protect the future of U.S. manufacturing, but they will

Biden's new China tariff wall faces leakage via Mexico, Vietnam
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China says 'bullying' tariff hike shows some in US are 'losing their minds'

A U.S. move to raise tariffs on Chinese goods is a sign of weakness, not of strength, and shows that some in the United States may be "losing their minds", China's foreign minister

China says 'bullying' tariff hike shows some in US are 'losing their minds'
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China tariffs could boost Fed rate cut case: McGeever

Escalation of the U.S.-China trade war seems unavoidable whoever wins the White House in November, but the equally inevitable inflationary pressures that

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House Republicans propose to boost tariffs on Chinese-made drones

A group of House Republicans on Wednesday proposed legislation that would hike U.S. tariffs on Chinese-made drones by 30% and bar imports of drones that

House Republicans propose to boost tariffs on Chinese-made drones
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As US hikes China tariffs, imports soar from China-reliant Vietnam

As the United States intensifies efforts to reduce trade with China by hiking tariffs, it has greatly boosted imports from Vietnam, which relies on Chinese

As US hikes China tariffs, imports soar from China-reliant Vietnam
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Microsoft asks some China staff to relocate amid Sino-US tensions

Microsoft is asking some of its China-based staff to consider transferring outside the country, the company said on Thursday, as Sino-U.S. relations strain amid a race for cutting-edge

Microsoft asks some China staff to relocate amid Sino-US tensions
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Chinese overcapacity claims by US, Europe are 'trade protectionism', ministry says

China said on Thursday that U.S. and European assertions of excess capacity were "naked trade protectionism" and that efforts to constrain new energy exports from the World's No.2

Chinese overcapacity claims by US, Europe are 'trade protectionism', ministry says
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White House's Brainard says China's exports can undermine investments in US

White House National Economic Adviser Lael Brainard said on Thursday China's industrial capacity and exports in certain sectors are so large, they can undermine the viability of

White House's Brainard says China's exports can undermine investments in US
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Xpeng says US tariffs on Chinese EVs detrimental to meeting carbon neutrality

Chinese electric vehicle maker Xpeng said on Friday new U.S. tariffs on Chinese EVs are detrimental to achieving carbon neutrality and green energy transition.

Xpeng says US tariffs on Chinese EVs detrimental to meeting carbon neutrality
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Putin calls U.S. tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles 'unfair competition'

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday during a visit to China that U.S. tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles were an example of unfair competition.

Putin calls U.S. tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles 'unfair competition'
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US says tariff increases on Chinese EVs, batteries and chips to start Aug. 1

Some of the steep U.S. tariff increases on an array of Chinese imports, including electric vehicles and their batteries, computer chips and

US says tariff increases on Chinese EVs, batteries and chips to start Aug. 1
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China should hike tariffs on large cars to 25%, says research body

China should raise its import tariffs on large gasoline-powered cars to 25%, a government-affiliated auto research body expert told China's Global Times newspaper as the country

China should hike tariffs on large cars to 25%, says research body
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Elon Musk now says he opposes US tariffs on Chinese EVs

Tesla founder Elon Musk told tech investors in Paris on Thursday he opposed U.S. tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs), an about-face from his January warning

Elon Musk now says he opposes US tariffs on Chinese EVs
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EU should follow U.S. on tariffs over Chinese goods, Italy minister says

The European Union should follow the example of the United States and protect its industry by imposing tariffs on Chinese products, Italian Industry Minister Adolfo Urso said

EU should follow U.S. on tariffs over Chinese goods, Italy minister says
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US tariffs on Chinese medical imports face industry doubt as alternative suppliers emerge

Higher U.S. tariffs on medical gloves, syringes and face masks from China are unlikely to make U.S. producers more competitive,

US tariffs on Chinese medical imports face industry doubt as alternative suppliers emerge
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China gears up to make a deal with Europe as EV tariffs loom

The European Commission's expected move to hike tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles is set to kick off a round of talks that Chinese

China gears up to make a deal with Europe as EV tariffs loom
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China suspends tariff concessions on 134 items under Taiwan trade deal

China will reinstate tariffs next month on 134 items it imports from Taiwan, after the Ministry of Finance said it would suspend concessions on the items under a trade deal

China suspends tariff concessions on 134 items under Taiwan trade deal
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China says it never uses EV subsidies barred by WTO

China never makes use of subsidies for electric vehicles that have been prohibited by the World Trade Organization, a spokesperson for its foreign ministry said on Thursday.

China says it never uses EV subsidies barred by WTO
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Trump suggests tariffs against nations including China over illegal immigration

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said on Thursday he may impose tariffs on countries, including China, that do not curb

Trump suggests tariffs against nations including China over illegal immigration
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EU hits Chinese EVs with tariffs, drawing rebuke from Beijing

The European Commission said it will impose extra duties of up to 38.1% on imported Chinese electric cars from July, risking retaliation from Beijing which

Asia|Economy|Europe|News|World

China ready to defend interests as EU tariffs on EVs loom

China will take all necessary measures to "firmly safeguard" its lawful rights and interests after a newspaper reported that the European Commission would impose tariffs of up to

China ready to defend interests as EU tariffs on EVs loom
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Cars? Pork? Perfume? China has many options if a trade war breaks out with Europe

Now that Europe has announced tariffs on China-made electric cars, the continent is bracing to see if the other shoe drops

Cars? Pork? Perfume? China has many options if a trade war breaks out with Europe
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Trump talks tariffs and taxes, calls Republican host city 'horrible'

Donald Trump criticized U.S. aid to Ukraine and suggested raising tariffs to replace the U.S. income tax on a Thursday visit to

Trump talks tariffs and taxes, calls Republican host city 'horrible'
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Automakers lead European shares lower; Italian stocks slide

European shares slipped on Thursday, with automakers falling on continued jitters over the European Union's new tariffs on imported Chinese electric

Automakers lead European shares lower; Italian stocks slide
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German carmakers most exposed to Chinese counter-tariffs

Retaliatory tariffs by China to the European Commission's proposed additional duties of up to 38.1% on Chinese-made electric vehicles could spell trouble for European carmakers.

German carmakers most exposed to Chinese counter-tariffs
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Bound by rules and economics, EU trails U.S. on China tariffs

The European Union's plan to hike tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) reflects a firming of its stance towards Beijing, but falls short of a tougher

Bound by rules and economics, EU trails U.S. on China tariffs
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European auto stocks fall on uncertainty over China's tariff response

Shares of some of Europe's biggest carmakers fell further on Thursday on uncertainty over how China might respond to the EU's new tariffs on imported Chinese electric

European auto stocks fall on uncertainty over China's tariff response
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China's Chery Auto: EU factory will help mitigate EV tariffs

Chery Auto, China's largest automaker by export volume, expects its planned production in Europe to help offset the impact of European Union tariffs on imports of China-made electric

China's Chery Auto: EU factory will help mitigate EV tariffs
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China's Geely expresses disappointment in EU tariff decision, vows 'necessary measures' to safeguard rights

Chinese automaker Geely on Thursday expressed "great disappointment" in the European Union's decision to increase tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles, vowing "all necessary

China's Geely expresses disappointment in EU tariff decision, vows 'necessary measures' to safeguard rights
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Chinese firms reserve right to request investigations into EU pork, dairy

Chinese firms reserve the right to request anti-subsidy and anti-dumping investigations into European dairy and pork imports, the country's commerce ministry said on

Chinese firms reserve right to request investigations into EU pork, dairy
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Germany says 'serious movement' needed from China in EV tariff row

Germany wants "serious movement" from China on the issue of tariffs on imported electric vehicles and hopes that talks in the coming weeks can stave

Germany says 'serious movement' needed from China in EV tariff row
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US manufacturing group calls for stronger protection against Chinese imports

A policy group led by the United Steelworkers union and domestic manufacturers is calling for the U.S. to enact stronger trade barriers to Chinese imports after

US manufacturing group calls for stronger protection against Chinese imports
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Voters trusted Trump on his tariffs approach. Analysts discuss the risks

President-elect Donald Trump on Monday promised massive hikes in tariffs on goods coming from Mexico, Canada and China starting on the first day of his administration. Panelists join CNN's Kaitlan Collins to discuss.

Voters trusted Trump on his tariffs approach. Analysts discuss the risks
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German deputy leader visits China as EU tariff tensions simmer

German Economy Minister Robert Habeck set off on Wednesday for a visit to China to try to deepen economic ties while helping manage the fallout of the EU's threat

German deputy leader visits China as EU tariff tensions simmer
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Chinese automakers seek retaliatory tariffs on EU cars, state media reports

Chinese automakers have urged Beijing to hike tariffs on imported European gasoline-powered cars in retaliation for Brussels' curbs on exports of Chinese-made EVs,

Chinese automakers seek retaliatory tariffs on EU cars, state media reports
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EU to impose tariffs on Ukrainian eggs in import curbs

The European Commission will introduce tariffs on Ukrainian egg imports into the European Union within the next two weeks after a previously agreed annual threshold for those

EU to impose tariffs on Ukrainian eggs in import curbs
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Most Japan firms see no need to follow the U.S. with tariffs on China: Reuters poll

Most Japanese companies see no need for their government to follow the U.S. in raising tariffs on Chinese imports, saying excessive production capacity in China's

Most Japan firms see no need to follow the U.S. with tariffs on China: Reuters poll
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Yellen says Biden's China tariffs are strategic, Trump's would raise costs

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Yellen says Biden's China tariffs are strategic, Trump's would raise costs
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What happens next in the EU investigation into Chinese EVs?

China and the European Commission have agreed to start talks on the planned imposition of tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles (EVs) being imported into

What happens next in the EU investigation into Chinese EVs?
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EU tariffs on China not a 'punishment', says German economy minister

Proposed European Union tariffs on Chinese goods are not a "punishment", Germany's Economy Minister Robert Habeck told Chinese officials in Beijing on Saturday.

EU tariffs on China not a 'punishment', says German economy minister
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EU and China set for talks on planned electric vehicle tariffs

China and the European Union have agreed to start talks on the planned imposition of tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles (EVs) being imported into the

EU and China set for talks on planned electric vehicle tariffs
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China wants EU to scrap EV tariff plans as talks start

Beijing wants the EU to scrap plans to impose preliminary tariffs on Chinese electric vehicle imports by July 4, China's state-controlled Global Times

China wants EU to scrap EV tariff plans as talks start
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China, EU are open to talks on plans to hike tariffs on Chinese EVs

Officials say that China and the European Union are open to holding talks on the EU's recent decision to sharply raise tariffs on imports of Chinese-made electric vehicles

China, EU are open to talks on plans to hike tariffs on Chinese EVs
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Canada, inspired by EU and US, considers imposing import tariffs on Chinese EVs

Canada said on Monday it was considering whether to impose tariffs on China-made electric vehicles as it seeks to align itself with allies

Canada, inspired by EU and US, considers imposing import tariffs on Chinese EVs
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Chinese companies seek assurances from Malaysia on avoiding US tariffs, FT reports

Chinese executives have been meeting top Malaysian officials to seek assurances they can avoid U.S. tariffs if they relocate their battery, medical devices and semiconductor manufacturing

Chinese companies seek assurances from Malaysia on avoiding US tariffs, FT reports
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Volvo to delay EX30's US shipments due to higher tariffs on Chinese imports

Volvo Cars will postpone the U.S. deliveries of its EX30 electric vehicle as it focuses on expanding production of the compact SUV outside China in the wake of tariff hikes on exports from

Volvo to delay EX30's US shipments due to higher tariffs on Chinese imports
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China hopes for EV tariff deal with EU that suits both sides

China hopes negotiations will lead to a "mutually acceptable solution" with the European Union on preliminary tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles (EV) scheduled to take effect on

China hopes for EV tariff deal with EU that suits both sides
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Surveys show Chinese economy growing but at modest pace

Surveys of Chinese factory managers show a mixed outlook for the world's No. 2 economy, with growth steady but not picking up much steam

Surveys show Chinese economy growing but at modest pace
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Polestar posts loss, plans steps to offset tariffs on China-made EVs

Electric vehicle (EV) maker Polestar said it will have to take steps to offset hefty EU and U.S. import tariffs on its Chinese-made electric cars as it posted a

Polestar posts loss, plans steps to offset tariffs on China-made EVs
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EU governments hesitant on Chinese EV tariffs as trade spat escalates

EU countries are wavering over whether to back additional tariffs on Chinese-built electric vehicles, highlighting Brussels' challenge in

EU governments hesitant on Chinese EV tariffs as trade spat escalates
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China EV makers brace for tariffs as Beijing, EU engage in talks

With the clock ticking for the European Commission to impose provisional tariffs on electric vehicles made in China, automakers are bracing for

China EV makers brace for tariffs as Beijing, EU engage in talks
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Carmakers respond to EU tariffs on Chinese-made EVs

With the European Union's extra duties on Chinese-made electric vehicles (EVs) taking effect on Friday, some carmakers have been considering whether to raise their prices or take other

Carmakers respond to EU tariffs on Chinese-made EVs
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China's Xi greets EU Council president ahead of EV tariffs taking effect

China's President Xi Jinping made a congratulatory call on Thursday to incoming European Council President Antonio Costa, Chinese state media said, a few hours before European

China's Xi greets EU Council president ahead of EV tariffs taking effect
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China and EU held technical talks on impending EV tariffs

China and Europe held several rounds of technical talks over tariffs on Chinese electric cars that the European Commission is set to confirm on Thursday, China's commerce ministry

China and EU held technical talks on impending EV tariffs
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China-built EVs hit with duties in biggest EU trade case yet

The European Union will impose tariffs of up to 37.6% from Friday on imports of electric vehicles made in China, EU officials said

China-built EVs hit with duties in biggest EU trade case yet
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China's BYD inaugurates first plant in Thailand as it expands reach into Southeast Asia

Chinese automaker BYD has inaugurated its first electric vehicle plant in Thailand, part of the company's effort to expand into Southeast Asia while also tackling wealthier markets in the U.S. and Europe

China's BYD inaugurates first plant in Thailand as it expands reach into Southeast Asia
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China steps up pressure with EU brandy probe hearing as EV tariffs begin

China announced the next step in its anti-dumping investigation into European brandy imports on Friday, ramping up tension on the day the European Commission's

China steps up pressure with EU brandy probe hearing as EV tariffs begin
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China cognac probe is a reaction to EU car tariffs, says Hennessy owner LVMH

China's anti-dumping probe into Europe's cognac industry is a tit-for-tat reaction to European Union tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, the finance chief at

China cognac probe is a reaction to EU car tariffs, says Hennessy owner LVMH
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China autos group 'strongly dissatisfied' with EU anti-subsidy tariffs

The China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) is "strongly dissatisfied" with anti-subsidy tariffs proposed by the European Union, the industry group said in a

China autos group 'strongly dissatisfied' with EU anti-subsidy tariffs
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Beijing steps up probe into EU brandy imports as trade tensions deepen after tariffs on Chinese EVs

Beijing steps up probe into EU brandy imports as trade tensions deepen after tariffs on Chinese EVs

Beijing steps up probe into EU brandy imports as trade tensions deepen after tariffs on Chinese EVs
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New US solar duties would raise costs and threaten climate goals, report says

Solar panel prices could increase by as much as 66% if the U.S. puts new tariffs on imports from Southeast Asia, threatening the nation's goals for an energy source critical to combating

New US solar duties would raise costs and threaten climate goals, report says
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China's exports seen rising more quickly in June amid fresh tariff fears: Reuters poll

China's exports likely grew at the fastest pace in fifteen months in June, as manufacturers front-load shipments in anticipation of tariffs from a growing number of the

China's exports seen rising more quickly in June amid fresh tariff fears: Reuters poll
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China examining if EU is putting up ‘trade barriers’ as tensions intensify

China examining if EU is putting up ‘trade barriers’ as tensions intensify

China examining if EU is putting up ‘trade barriers’ as tensions intensify
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Biden administration to tax foreign-made steel and aluminum imports routed through Mexico

The Biden administration is imposing tariffs on steel and aluminum shipped from Mexico that were made elsewhere

Biden administration to tax foreign-made steel and aluminum imports routed through Mexico
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US needs stronger defenses against China's overcapacity, Treasury official says

The U.S. may need to take further and "more creative" actions beyond tariffs to protect U.S. industries and workers against China's growing excess industrial

US needs stronger defenses against China's overcapacity, Treasury official says
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China's exports top forecasts, but falling imports point to more stimulus

China's exports grew at their fastest in fifteen months in June, suggesting manufacturers are front-loading orders ahead of tariffs expected from a growing number of

China's exports top forecasts, but falling imports point to more stimulus
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China’s exports grow 8.6% in June, beating forecasts despite trade tensions

China’s exports beat forecasts in June, while imports grew less than expected

China’s exports grow 8.6% in June, beating forecasts despite trade tensions
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Germany set to abstain in vote on EU tariffs for China EVs, sources say

Germany is set to abstain in Monday's vote by European Union member states on imposing provisional tariffs on China-made

Germany set to abstain in vote on EU tariffs for China EVs, sources say
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EU may cut China EV import tariffs for Volkswagen and BMW, sources say

The European Commission has signalled to Volkswagen and BMW that it may consider lowering tariffs on the two carmakers' imports of China-made EVs, two sources with

EU may cut China EV import tariffs for Volkswagen and BMW, sources say

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