How China is reacting to Trump amid tariff threats, TikTok bans
Trump threatens EU tariffs, warns of Feb. 1 China deadline
U.S. President Donald Trump says his administration is discussing new tariffs on Chinese goods by February 1, raising the specter of a retaliatory trade war with the second-largest economy in the world.
Trump Says He Would ‘Rather Not’ Have to Impose Tariffs on China
President Donald Trump expressed a reluctance to impose tariffs on China during a television interview, suggesting a trade war between the world’s largest economies could be avoided.
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Asian markets build on Trump rally, yen steady ahead of BoJ
Asian markets rose Friday after a record day on Wall Street in response to Donald Trump's tax-cut pledge, while the yen weakened slightly ahead of an expected interest rate hike by the Bank of Japan later in the day.
Trump’s Hint at Deal Making Gives China a Little Breathing Room
Whether it is over TikTok, fentanyl or trade, Beijing might welcome a compromise to buy time to address its ailing economy and bolster its position globally.
Trump raises prospects for a negotiated reset on US-China ties
Donald Trump unexpectedly held off tariffs on China on his first day back at the White House and did not single it out as a threat, raising the prospect of a rapprochement as both sides look to gain from each other rather than rain harm on an adversary.
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Most Asian markets rise after Wall Street's AI-fuelled rally
China: Asian equities mostly rose Thursday, cheered by another tech fuelled run up on Wall Street after Donald Trump s huge AI investment
China both hopeful and on edge as Trump returns to White House
Chinese officials and ordinary people are hopeful but on edge as Donald Trump returns to the White House, eager to avoid a repeat of the bruising trade war that drove a wedge between the economic superpowers during his first term.
In a first, China will send vice president to Trump’s inauguration
Beijing is taking a two-pronged approach to the incoming president: trying to sweeten up Trump while also signaling it is ready to fight efforts to constrain it.
Elon Musk had a pre-inauguration meeting with China, lining him up as a Trump-Beijing intermediary
Trump advisor Elon Musk has longstanding business ties in China.
Who is Han Zheng, the senior Chinese official who attended Trump’s inauguration?
Han has used the visit to meet with members of the American business community, including Tesla CEO and close Trump associate Elon Musk, according to Chinese state agency Xinhua. Musk is widely thought to be seen by Beijing as more sympathetic to its interests than others in Trump’s orbit.
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Elon Musk vs MAGA | The rift between Trump's core base and his new blue-eyed boy
A rift has emerged within the Republican Party, largely centred on Elon Musk's influence. His support for the H-1B visa programme has drawn criticism from Trump's base, leading to tensions with key figures like Steve Bannon and Vivek Ramaswamy.
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China's acupuncture trade strategy
The Chinese acupuncture strategy opposes the blunt force trauma strategy favoured by Trump and his China hawks. The US may be able to replace these supply factors, but it will take time. This will allow China to forge even further ahead in these critical digital areas.
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Stocks Slip Before the Open With Focus on Trump’s WEF Remarks and Corporate Earnings
S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH25) are down -0.20%, andMarch Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH25) are down -0.49% this morning, taking a breather after a strong rally this week, with investors turning their attention to U.