TRADE WARS
China says hopes for cooperation with US on trade under Trump
Beijing (AFP) Jan 21, 2025
Beijing said Tuesday it hoped for cooperation with Washington to resolve trade issues, as US President Donald Trump began his second term after previously threatening to impose biting tariffs on the Asian giant. ... more
Most Asian markets extend AI-fuelled rally
China (AFP) Jan 23, 2025
Asian equities mostly rose Thursday, cheered by another tech-fuelled run-up on Wall Street after Donald Trump's huge AI investment announcement, as traders assessed the outlook for the next four years under the new president. ... more
China vows to defend 'interests' against Trump tariff threats
Beijing (AFP) Jan 22, 2025
China on Wednesday vowed to defend its "national interests" against tariff threats from US President Donald Trump after warned he could impose a 10 percent duty on imports from the country by the end of next week. ... more