China, Trump and tariff
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Beijing’s new restrictions on rare earths, motors, and chips go far beyond past limits, threatening supply chains for cars, semiconductors, and even fighter jets.
China has reported its exports to the United States fell 27% in September from the year before, even though growth in its global exports hit a six-month high.
US President Donald Trump on Sunday said the plan to impose 100 per cent tariffs on Chinese imports remains in place for November 1, but hinted that the timeline could change When asked by reporters whether,
China's export growth bounced back in September, but renewed trade threats from Beijing and Washington have rekindled worries about jobs and further deflation in an economy heavily reliant on selling its manufactured goods overseas.
Vice President JD Vance called on Beijing to “choose the path of reason” in the latest spiraling trade fight between the world’s two leading economies, claiming that Trump has more leverage if the fight drags on.
Major stocks markets across Asia Pacific region sank Monday amid mounting fears of a renewed trade war between the world’s two largest economies, after US President Donald Trump threatened to impose new triple-digit tariffs on Chinese imports.
“Since Trump imposed ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs in April and China enacted retaliatory restrictions, the auto industry and supply chains have faced slowdowns and production halts directly linked to the rare earths embargo,” explains Mr Pandey.
The president says he is planning to impose a 100 percent tariff on goods from the country at the start of next month.
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China stocks are set to come under pressure on Monday as the renewed trade war between Washington and Beijing hits risk appetite and spurs profit-taking in a share market hovering near its highest level in a decade.
"Highly respected President Xi just had a bad moment. He doesn’t want Depression for his country, and neither do I. The U.S.A. wants to help China, not hurt it!!!"