Tariffs

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.

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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,

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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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

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

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.

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

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-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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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,

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 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 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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.

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

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,

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

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

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

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 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

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, 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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-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'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 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 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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 grow 8.6% in June, beating forecasts despite trade tensions

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

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

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

Biden and Trump offer worlds-apart contrasts on issues in 2024's rare contest between two presidents

It hasn’t happened in almost anyone’s lifetime: two presidents squaring off in one election

Volvo Cars blames EU tariffs as it cuts 2024 sales forecast

Volvo Cars cut its full-year retail sales forecast on Thursday, blaming European tariffs on EVs made in China that will hit one of the Swedish

EU to set tariffs on Chinese biodiesel in anti-dumping probe

The European Union is set to impose provisional duties on Chinese biodiesel after finding it is being sold in EU markets at unfairly low prices, in the latest in a string of trade

Chinese industry body tells EU to correct its findings on EVs

EU tariffs on electric vehicles built in China breach global trading rules and must be corrected, an industry body representing 12 Chinese automakers told the

US says start of new China tariffs will be delayed by at least two weeks

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China's BYD explores Canadian auto market entry -regulatory filing

Chinese EV maker BYD, is looking to enter the Canadian automotive market, according to a regulatory document filed earlier this month, even as Canadian officials consider imposing tariffs

Canadian union Unifor calls for strict tariffs on imported Chinese EVs, components

Canadian labour union Unifor called on the federal government on Thursday to impose tariffs on all Chinese-made electric vehicles (EVs), EV batteries and other

Sharpie-maker Newell moves more operations from China as tariffs loom

Sharpie pen maker Newell Brands is moving some production of kitchen appliances out of China and has relocated manufacturing for its writing business to

Elf Beauty projects annual forecasts below estimates as consumers spend cautiously

Elf Beauty forecast annual sales and profit below estimates on Thursday and said it would raise prices of its products if Republican presidential

US retailers rush holiday imports, fearing strikes and disruptions

Retailers are fueling a summer rush of imports to the United States this year as companies guard against a potential strike by port workers

China auto sales fall in July, while exports jump about 20% as automakers expand across the globe

Auto sales in China faltered in July, falling 5% from a year earlier, although exports jumped about 20% from a year earlier as makers of electric vehicles expanded into global markets

China files WTO complaint against EU over tariffs on electric vehicles

The Chinese government has filed a complaint with the World Trade Organization over European Union tariffs on electric vehicles made in China

EU executive confident its Chinese EV measures comply with WTO, says probe continues

The European Commission is confident its investigation into, and measures against, state subsidies for Chinese electric vehicles are compatible with World Trade Organization rules

Swedish EV maker Polestar starts U.S. production, avoiding heavy tariffs

Boom, bust, boom: Treasury Wine's China story

Treasury Wine Estates, Australia's leading winemaker, issued its first annual results since China removed punitive levies on Australian wine imports and forecast a strong fiscal 2025 as it

Tesla to get lower EU tariff on its Chinese-made EVs

The European Union has slashed its planned extra tariff on Tesla electric vehicles imported from China by more than half, the bloc's executive

China auto body says EU draft on tariffs for Chinese EVs brings 'enormous risks'

The China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) said it firmly opposes a revised draft from the European Union on punitive tariffs for Chinese made electric vehicles,

China opens anti-subsidy probe into EU dairy imports in pushback against EV tariffs

China opened an anti-subsidy probe into dairy imports from the European Union on Wednesday, stepping up tension with the bloc a day after Brussels

China opens investigation into EU dairy exports as trade tensions flare

European milk and cheese producers have become the latest target in a simmering trade war with China

China to probe European dairy imports as trade dispute escalates

China to probe European dairy imports as trade dispute escalates

Reactions to China's anti-subsidy probe on EU dairy imports

China launched an anti-subsidy investigation into dairy imports from the European Union a day after the bloc's revised tariff plan for China-made electric vehicles.

US industry seeks easing of steep Biden-Harris China tariff hikes

The Biden-Harris administration this week is expected to announce final implementation plans for steep tariff increases on certain Chinese imports, and if U.S.

Canada imposes a 100% tariff on imports of Chinese-made electric vehicles, matching the US

Canada’s government says it is imposing a 100% tariff on imports of Chinese-made electric vehicles that matches U.S. tariffs and follows similar plans announced by the European Commission

Canada to impose 100% tariff on Chinese EVs, including Teslas

Canada, following the lead of the United States and European Union, said on Monday it will impose a 100% tariff on imports of Chinese electric

China accuses Canada of protectionism over 100% tariffs on electric vehicles

China has accused Canada of protectionism after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government imposed a 100% tariff on imports of Chinese-made electric vehicles

Tesla asked Canada for lower tariff on China-made EVs, government source says

Before Canada said this week it was imposing a 100% duty on Chinese-made electric vehicles, Tesla approached Ottawa and asked for a lower tariff on its autos, a

China will not impose anti-dumping measures on EU brandy for now

Beijing said on Thursday it would not impose provisional tariffs on brandy imported from the European Union despite finding it had

Shares of European spirits makers jump as China drops provisional brandy measures

Shares in French spirits makers Remy Cointreau and Pernod Ricard rallied on Thursday after China's commerce ministry said it will not immediately

US trade chief Tai lauds Canada's steep new tariffs on Chinese EV, metals

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USTR delays final determination on China tariffs, announcement due in coming days

The Biden administration on Friday again delayed an announcement of its final determinations for steep U.S. tariff hikes on Chinese-made electric vehicles,

China urges US to 'immediately' lift all tariffs on Chinese goods

The United States should immediately lift all tariffs on Chinese goods, the Chinese commerce ministry said on Thursday, ahead of an announcement by the Biden administration on

China requests consultations with Canada at WTO over tariffs

China said on Friday it had requested talks with Canada at the World Trade Organization on tariffs Ottawa has imposed on its electric vehicles as well as steel and aluminum goods,

Lawmakers probe if US retailers bought Chinese auto parts that evaded tariffs

A bipartisan group of lawmakers asked the CEOs of six major auto parts retailers if they bought products from a Chinese company that may have evaded U.S.

China says its huge market is opportunity not threat to US

A modern China with a huge population is an opportunity, not a threat, for the United States, China's Ministry of Commerce reported commerce vice minister Wang Shouwen as saying

China's exports up solidly but slowing imports dim trade outlook

China's exports grew at their fastest pace in nearly 1-1/2 years in August, suggesting manufacturers are rushing out orders ahead of tariffs expected from

EU to trim proposed tariffs on Tesla, other EVs from China

The European Union will lower proposed final tariffs on Tesla and slightly trim rates for other electric vehicles from China after taking into account submissions by the companies

China proposes negotiations with EU to resolve EV tariff dispute

China has renewed its offer for talks with the European Commission to address economic and trade frictions to try to ease impending punitive tariffs on China-made electric vehicles.

Chinese-Swedish Lynk & Co brand will not raise prices because of tariffs, Europe CEO says

Chinese-Swedish EV brand Lynk & Co, which will launch its first China-made battery-electric car in Europe next month, said it did not intend to pass on the

US lawmakers urge Biden to close tariff 'loophole' for Chinese small package imports

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China's Chery plans investment drive to build Omoda, Jaecoo brands in Europe

Chinese carmaker Chery Auto is ready to spend billions of euros to ensure its Omoda and Jaecoo brands are embraced by European customers within three years, the head of the two

Potential return of Trump fuels concern among emerging market investors

A tight U.S. presidential election race has unnerved investors in emerging markets, who fear a return of former President Donald Trump to the White House could hurt

Trump's plan to hike tariffs would spike shipping costs, just like in 2018, experts say

U.S. presidential contender Donald Trump's plan to hike tariffs on imports if he is elected back to the White House in November would send cargo rates soaring

EU rejects minimum price offers from Chinese EV exporters

The European Commission said on Thursday it had received offers from electric vehicle makers in China for minimum import prices into the European Union as a

Biden is taking on cheap products from China. It could mean higher prices

The Biden administration is cracking down on the cheap products sold out of China by companies such as Temu and Shein

China's online retailers Shein, Temu in focus as US aims to plug trade "loophole"

The Biden administration said on Friday it was moving to curb low-value shipments entering the U.S. duty-free under the $800 "de minimis" threshold that has been exploited

EU plans Sept 25 vote on raising tariffs on EVs from China, Bloomberg News reports

The European Union is aiming to hold a vote to introduce definitive tariffs on electric vehicles imported from China on Sept.

China opposes US tariff hikes, vows steps to defend its firms' interests

Beijing firmly opposes U.S. tariff hikes on Chinese imports, China's commerce ministry said in a statement on Saturday, urging the U.S. to immediately correct its "wrongdoings" and

US voters narrowly support Trump's tariff pitch, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

Donald Trump's campaign vow to increase tariffs on imported goods, particularly from China, has the support of a narrow majority of U.S. voters, illustrating his

The Fed keeps brushing off concerns about another Trump presidency. Closed-door meetings from his first term show otherwise

The Fed keeps brushing off concerns about another Trump presidency. Closed-door meetings from his first term show otherwise

Australia reaches trade deal with UAE to boost agriculture exports, investment

Australia said on Tuesday it had reached a trade deal with the United Arab Emirates that would remove tariffs for about 99% of Australian products, and result in savings of A$135

Trump tailors his message to key state of Michigan as he returns to the campaign trail after apparent assassination attempt

Trump tailors his message to key state of Michigan as he returns to the campaign trail after apparent assassination attempt

Trump pledges tariffs and repeats false claim of Chinese automakers building big Mexican factories

Former President Donald Trump has repeated false claims that Chinese automakers are putting up large factories in Mexico

China says will negotiate 'until the last minute' on EU EV probe

China's commerce minister said on Wednesday that Beijing will continue to negotiate "until the last minute" on the European Union's electric vehicle probe, with the investigation

US Senator proposes barring Chinese firms using third countries to evade tariffs

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