January 19, 2026January 19, 2026 China closed 2025 with 5% economic growth, meeting its official target. Strong exports helped offset weak domestic demand, despite higher tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump. Growth, however, lost momentum toward the end of the year, slowing to 4.5% in the December quarter,…
October 14, 2025October 14, 2025 Tensions in the US-China trade war resurfaced as China imposed restrictions on the American units of Hanwha Ocean Co., one of South Korea’s largest shipbuilders. The move comes in response to US measures targeting China’s shipping sector. According to China’s…
June 5, 2025June 5, 2025 China’s services activity expanded faster in May, with the Caixin Services PMI rising to 51.1 from 50.7, signalling continued growth for the 29th month in a row. Consumer demand showed signs of stabilising, as both supply and demand in the…
The ongoing trade tensions between the United States and China have intensified as Beijing implements new tariffs of up to 15% on a wide range of American agricultural products. The move, which affects commodities such as beef, poultry, and grains, further exacerbates the economic strain between the world’s two largest economies. In addition to these…
President-elect Donald Trump’s potential use of the International Economic Emergency Powers Act (IEEPA) to enforce new tariffs has captured the attention of financial markets. The IEEPA grants the president authority to manage imports during declared emergencies, allowing for swift tariff implementation without the need for legislative approval. Historically, the IEEPA has been invoked for national…