U.S. ‘opening fire’ on world with tariff threats, says China
BEIJING (Reuters) – The United States is “opening fire” on the world with its threatened tariffs, China warned on Thursday, saying it will respond the instant U.S. measures go into…
German carmakers join American farmers on front line of U.S.-China trade war
WASHINGTON/FRANKFURT/BEIJING (Reuters) – An increasingly shrill exchange of words between the United States and China that is threatening to trigger a global trade war has claimed another victim – Germany’s…
World shares snap five-day losing streak on China policy easing
LONDON (Reuters) – World stocks steadied near three-week lows on Wednesday and Chinese markets bounced after recent sharp falls as expectations grew that policy stimulus by Beijing could temper some…
Trump threatens almost all imports from China as Beijing fires back
WASHINGTON/BEIJING (Reuters) – China has underestimated President Donald Trump’s resolve to move forward with tariffs unless Beijing changes its “predatory” trade practices, a top U.S. trade advisor said on Tuesday,…
Exclusive: China’s Xiaomi cuts valuation after pulling mainland offering: sources
HONG KONG/SHANGHAI (Reuters/IFR) – Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi has lowered its likely valuation to between $55 billion and $70 billion following its decision to delay its mainland share offering until…
Select few emerging Asian economies comfortable with Fed hikes
HONG KONG (Reuters) – Higher U.S. rates are rattling many emerging markets in much the same way past tightening cycles did, but the Federal Reserve’s hawkishness could also bring cheer…
Trump sets tariffs on $50 billion in Chinese goods; Beijing strikes back
WASHINGTON/BEIJING (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said he was pushing ahead with hefty tariffs on $50 billion of Chinese imports on Friday, and the smoldering trade war between the…
Trump vows to deal with ‘unfair trade’ ahead of tense G7 summit
LA MALBAIE, Quebec (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump lashed out at Canada and the European Union on Friday, setting the tone for a hostile Group of Seven summit and…
G7 likely to discuss global economy, concerns about U.S. trade policy: Japan’s Suga
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s top government spokesman said on Wednesday that the Group of Seven leaders were likely to discuss the global economy and concerns about U.S. trade policy. FILE…
With Trump tensions high, Merkel reaches out to Macron on Europe
BERLIN (Reuters) – Germany’s Angela Merkel has offered her most detailed response to French President Emmanuel Macron’s ideas for reforming Europe, seeking to avert a damaging rift with Paris at…