Tag: US-China Trade


  • Trump Announces 100% Tariffs on Chinese Imports Amid Market Sell-Off

    Trump Announces 100% Tariffs on Chinese Imports Amid Market Sell-Off

    Trump Announces 100% Tariffs on Chinese Imports President Donald Trump disclosed plans to implement 100% tariffs on imports from China, stating that the move would take effect on November 1, 2025. The announcement, delivered via a social media post, comes after what he called China’s “extraordinarily aggressive position on trade” surrounding export controls. Trump described…

  • Trump Threatens 100% Tariff on China Over Export Controls

    Trump Threatens 100% Tariff on China Over Export Controls

    Background In a post on his Truth Social platform, former President Donald Trump declared a dramatic escalation in US trade policy against China. He announced that, starting November 1, 2025, the United States would impose a 100% tariff on Chinese imports, a move he characterized as a response to what he called an “extraordinarily aggressive…

  • China Enforces New Export Controls on Rare Earth Tech

    China Enforces New Export Controls on Rare Earth Tech

    Overview: Beijing tightens controls on rare earth production technology China, the world’s largest producer of rare earth elements, announced immediate export controls on critical production technology for rare earths. The move signals Beijing’s intent to safeguard strategic assets amid intensifying competition with the United States. The Ministry of Commerce urged exporters to bolster compliance and…

  • China Tightens Export Controls on Rare Earth Production Technology amid Global Rivalry

    China Tightens Export Controls on Rare Earth Production Technology amid Global Rivalry

    China Expands Export Controls on Rare Earth Production Technology China announced a new set of export controls on technologies related to the production of rare earth elements on Thursday, signaling a strategic move intended to cement its grip on a critical supply chain. The Ministry of Commerce published an online statement urging exporters to bolster…

  • Soybean Talks with China: A Farm-Impact Trade Review

    Soybean Talks with China: A Farm-Impact Trade Review

    The soybean stakes in US-China trade Few crops symbolize the economic tug-of-war between the United States and China more than soybeans. China remains a major buyer of U.S. soy, a fact that intertwines rural livelihoods with high-level diplomacy. Tariffs, exchange-rate volatility, and shifting policy priorities shape the market year after year. For farmers, the price…

  • Soybeans, Tariffs and Talks: Trump’s Xi Meeting Could Shape US Farm Lifeline

    Soybeans, Tariffs and Talks: Trump’s Xi Meeting Could Shape US Farm Lifeline

    Soybeans at the Crossroads: Why Farmers Are Watching Washington–Beijing Talks Closely Soybeans sit at the heart of US farming realities and geopolitical tensions. The United States has long relied on Chinese demand for its soy, a staple cash crop that helps determine planting decisions, income stability, and rural livelihoods. In recent months, tariff chatter, price…