TradePolitics
Canada Retaliates with Tariffs as Trade War Escalates
Canada imposes retaliatory tariffs on $20B of US goods as the trade war with Washington escalates, threatening the world's largest trading relationship.
—6 min read
Category
Trade
61 articles
TradePolitics
Canada Hits Back With 50% Tariffs on U.S. Goods
Canada imposes retaliatory tariffs of up to 50% on hundreds of U.S. products worth $27.6 billion, escalating the trade war with the United States.
—5 min read
TradeEconomy
Chinese Container Ship Makes Historic Arrival at Murmansk
Chinese container ship makes historic first arrival at Russia's Murmansk port via the Arctic route, marking a milestone for the Ice Silk Road.
—4 min read
TradePolitics
US, Canada reach last-minute deal to delay 50% tariffs
Trump announces three-day pause on 50% tariffs on Canadian goods after last-minute deal, averting trade escalation between the two neighbors.
—5 min read
EconomyTrade
Flemish Firms Recover Millions from US Customs Refunds
Hundreds of Flemish companies recovered millions in US import duties after the Supreme Court ruled Trump's tariffs illegal. VOKA urges more firms to claim.
—5 min read
EconomyTrade
China-Europe Arctic Express Route Enters Regular Operation
China's Arctic shipping route to Europe enters regular weekly service, cutting transit times by half and opening the Ice Silk Road for trade.
—6 min read
EconomyTrade
Cross-Border E-Commerce Propels Chinese Manufacturing Global
Cross-border e-commerce accelerates Chinese manufacturing's global expansion as 'one store selling globally' transforms export strategies.
—5 min read
TradeEconomy
Trump Tariffs Push Canadian Firms to Consider US Relocation
Trump's 50% tariffs on Canadian goods are forcing some businesses to consider relocating to the US, reshaping North American manufacturing.
—5 min read
EconomyTrade
2026 CIFTIS Set to Showcase China's Service Trade Ambitions
The 2026 CIFTIS opens Sept 9-13 in Beijing with Norway as guest of honor, 180+ innovations, and a new going-global focus.
—6 min read
TradeEconomy
2026 CIFTIS Opens Media Registration Ahead of September Fair
Media registration for the 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services is now open. The event runs Sept 9-13 at Beijing's Shougang Park.
—4 min read
TradeChina
First CIIE 2026 Exhibits Depart Austria for Shanghai
First batch of exhibits for the 9th China International Import Expo departs Austria, marking the start of logistics for the November trade event.
—4 min read
EconomyTrade
China's Foreign Trade Surges 17.3% in First 7 Months
China's goods trade hit 30.13 trillion yuan in first 7 months, up 17.3%, driven by high-tech exports, green products, and balanced import growth.
—6 min read
EconomyTrade
China's Air Cargo Trade Surges 46.39% on E-commerce Boom
China's air cargo trade grew 46.39% in H1 2026, driven by bulk cargo and cross-border e-commerce synergy, with new routes from Jiaxing and Yiwu.
—5 min read
International RelationsTrade
Chinese Business Delegation Meets US-China Business Council
Chinese business delegation led by CCPIT meets US-China Business Council in Washington to strengthen bilateral trade cooperation amid improving relations.
—5 min read
International RelationsTrade
India-China Reopen Nathu La Border Trade After Six Years
India and China reopen the historic Nathu La border trade channel after six years, reviving Silk Route commerce and signaling cautious diplomatic progress.
—6 min read
TradeEconomy
Chinese Buyers Acquire 840,000 Tons of US Soybeans
Chinese government buyers purchased at least 840,000 tons of US soybeans for autumn shipment under the US-China agricultural trade deal.
—3 min read
DiplomacyTrade
China Urges US to Reverse Uyghur Act Entity List Expansion
China's commerce ministry condemned the US addition of 43 firms to the Uyghur Act entity list as economic coercion and urged Washington to reverse it.
—5 min read
TradeEconomy
China-Uzbekistan AEO Mutual Recognition Deal Takes Effect
China and Uzbekistan's AEO mutual recognition arrangement took effect Aug 1, cutting clearance times and helping firms expand into Central Asia.
—4 min read
TradeEconomy
China-Europe freight rail tops 130,000 trips
China-Europe Railway Express passes 130,000 trips and US$520 billion in cargo value, capping a decade of growth across Eurasia.
—4 min read
PoliticsTrade
China Urges US to Revoke Broadened Ban on Robots, Inverters
China's MOFCOM condemns US FCC decision to add Chinese-made power inverters and advanced robots to trade 'Covered List,' warning of countermeasures.
—4 min read
International BusinessTrade
Philips Secures €186M Refund of US Customs Duties
Dutch healthcare tech giant Philips secures €186M US customs duty refund after Supreme Court ruling, boosting Q2 profits and lifting 2026 outlook.
—4 min read
PoliticsTrade
China Blacklists 14 EU Entities Including Rheinmetall
China added 14 EU entities including Rheinmetall to its export blacklist, retaliating against the EU's 21st Russia sanctions targeting 14 Chinese firms.
—5 min read
EconomyTrade
European Cut Diamonds Exempted from US Tariffs Again
European cut diamonds have been re-exempted from US import tariffs after a six-month 10% surcharge, providing major relief for Antwerp's diamond sector.
—4 min read
TechnologyTrade
China Unveils Smart Customs Vision for Seamless Clearance
China's General Administration of Customs announces accelerated smart customs upgrades, targeting 90% AI-equipped ports and seamless clearance by 2030.
—4 min read
TradeEconomy
Trump Imposes 50% Tariffs on Canadian Goods in Trade War
President Trump imposes 50% tariffs on Canadian goods under a 1930s trade law, targeting autos, alcohol and dairy. Canada calls it a USMCA violation.
—5 min read
EconomyTrade
Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei Foreign Trade Hits Record High in H1
Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region posted record foreign trade of 2.58 trillion yuan in H1 2026, up 16.2%, driven by high-tech exports and private-sector growth.
—5 min read
EconomyTrade
China's H1 Economy Shows Resilience Amid Global Headwinds
China's H1 GDP grew 4.7% as the Greater Bay Area hit a 1 trillion yuan trade milestone, foreign investment surged $160B, and oil imports plunged 41.3%.
—6 min read
EconomyTrade
China's H1 Trade Surges 16.9% as High-Tech Exports Jump 39%
China's H1 2026 goods trade hit 25.47 trillion yuan, up 16.9% YoY. High-tech exports surged 39%, driven by AI and advanced manufacturing.
—4 min read
EconomyTrade
Yiwu's Rapid Supply Chain Drives Europe Cooling Boom
As a European heatwave drives demand, Yiwu's ultra-fast supply chain delivers fans, cooling towels, and smart devices to consumers across the continent.
—6 min read
TradeTechnology
China Bans Helium Exports as Global Supply Crunch Worsens
China imposes immediate temporary ban on helium exports to protect domestic semiconductor supply amid global shortages.
—6 min read
EconomyTrade
Monopoly Maker's U.S. Experiment Exposes Tariff Reality
A Monopoly importer tried making games in the U.S. to avoid tariffs. The result: no dice makers, double costs, and a lesson in reshoring challenges.
—5 min read
EconomyTrade
China's Ports Top Global Cargo and Container Rankings
China's ports handled 18.3 billion tonnes of cargo and 354 million TEUs in 2025, retaining the world's top ranking, the Ministry of Transport announced.
—4 min read
EconomyTrade
China Bans Helium Exports as Global Supply Crunch Tightens
China imposes an immediate ban on helium exports amid a global supply crunch, threatening semiconductor and medical industries worldwide.
—4 min read
EconomyTrade
China Opens 92 New International Air Cargo Routes in H1 2026
China opened 92 new international air cargo routes in H1 2026, adding over 210 weekly flights to strengthen global trade connectivity.
—4 min read
EconomyTrade
China's Knowledge-Intensive Service Exports Up 12.2%
China's knowledge-intensive service exports grew 12.2% in Jan-May 2026, reaching 6,677.5 billion yuan, as trade structure shifts to higher-value sectors.
—4 min read
DiplomacyTrade
China Expands Dual-Use Export Ban on Japan Over Rearmament
China adds 20 Japanese entities to export control blacklist over remilitarization concerns, escalating economic pressure on Tokyo amid Taiwan tensions.
—5 min read
TradeDiplomacy
EU and China Launch Trade Talks With October Deadline
EU and China hold first Trade and Investment Consultation in Brussels, issuing a rare joint statement with an October deadline to address trade imbalances.
—4 min read
EconomyTrade
EU Slashes Steel Import Quotas by 47% in New Trade Rules
The EU cuts duty-free steel imports by 47%, doubles tariffs to 50%, and reserves half the quota for FTA partners amid escalating global trade tensions.
—5 min read
EconomyTrade
Yiwu Off-Season Orders Signal China's Rising Export Path
Yiwu, China's global small commodities hub, sees a surge in off-season orders, reflecting rising exports and a shift toward value-added trade.
—5 min read
InternationalTrade
Trump Threatens 100% Tariff on Europe Over Digital Tax
President Trump threatens 100% tariffs on European nations that impose digital services taxes on US tech firms, escalating transatlantic trade tensions.
—4 min read
PoliticsTrade
Trump Threatens 100% Tariffs Over Europe Digital Tax
Trump threatens 100% tariffs on European imports over digital services taxes on US tech companies, escalating transatlantic trade tensions.
—5 min read
EconomyTrade
China-Europe Railway Express: Weaving a New Silk Road
The China-Europe Railway Express surpasses 130,000 trips and $520B in cargo value on its 10th anniversary, weaving a modern Silk Road across Eurasia.
—4 min read
PoliticsTrade
China Retaliates With Export Curbs on 10 US Entities
China bans dual-use exports to 10 US entities and bars 46 American firms from government procurement in retaliation for Pentagon blacklist.
—5 min read
PoliticsTrade
China Bans Dual-Use Exports to 10 US Entities in Trade War
China bans dual-use exports to 10 US entities including rare earth miners, retaliating against Pentagon's Chinese military list expansion.
—4 min read
PoliticsTrade
China Sanctions 10 US Firms After Pentagon Blacklist Move
China sanctions 10 US entities and bans procurement from 46 firms in retaliation for Pentagon's expansion of its Chinese military companies list.
—4 min read
TradeTechnology
China Supply Chain Expo Opens in Beijing with New AI Zone
The fourth China International Supply Chain Expo debuts an AI zone, drawing 676 exhibitors from 85 countries with Australia as Country of Honour.
—5 min read
EconomyTrade
China Exports Surge 19% as $9B Stimulus Targets Consumption
China's May exports surged 19% on AI-chip demand while retail sales shrank, prompting a fresh $9.2 billion consumer stimulus package.
—5 min read
EconomyTrade
Hainan Free Trade Port: Tangible Gains Six Months On
Six months after full closure, Hainan Free Trade Port reports 123% surge in new enterprises, doubled zero-tariff imports, and booming tourism.
—5 min read
International PoliticsTrade
Trump: Ukraine War Has 'No Impact' on US as EU OKs Deal
At the G7, Trump says Ukraine war has 'no impact' on the US, deepening allied divisions, as EU lawmakers approve a long-stalled trade deal.
—4 min read
EconomyTrade
China Sets New Record for Single-Ship NEV Exports
China sets a new single-ship NEV export record as the Glovis Lighthouse departs for Europe with 8,000 vehicles, highlighting the 'new three' export boom.
—4 min read
EconomyTrade
Hainan Free Trade Port Completes First Aircraft Dismantling
Hainan Free Trade Port completes its first aircraft dismantling, marking a milestone in aviation services and positioning the region as a recycling hub.
—4 min read
EconomyTrade
China Cold Chain Logistics Market to Hit 585 Billion Yuan
China's cold chain logistics market is projected to surpass 585 billion yuan in 2026, driven by fresh food and pharmaceutical demand.
—4 min read
National SecurityTrade
Alibaba, BYD Added to Pentagon China Military List
The Pentagon added Alibaba, BYD, Baidu, and other Chinese tech firms to its 1260H list, blocking US defense contracts and escalating tensions.
—6 min read
EconomyTrade
China's Service Exports Surge 15% as Global Push Accelerates
China's service exports hit 985 billion yuan in Jan-Apr 2026, up 15% year-on-year, as knowledge-intensive services and travel exports drive growth.
—4 min read
EconomyTrade
China Urges Export Tax Rebate Cuts as Surplus Hits Record
Chinese researchers urge cutting export tax rebates after a record $1.2 trillion trade surplus to boost household spending and ease trade tensions.
—4 min read
TradeDiplomacy
China and EU Discuss New Trade Consultation Mechanism
China proposes a trade and investment consultation mechanism with the EU as Brussels debates tougher measures against Chinese industrial overcapacity.
—4 min read
TradeEconomy
China Fines 11 Firms in Rare Earth Export Control Crackdown
China penalized at least 11 companies for illegally exporting rare earths and critical minerals, intensifying enforcement of strategic resource controls.
—5 min read
EconomyTrade
China Overtakes US as Germany's Top Investment Source
Chinese companies launched 228 investment projects in Germany in 2025, surpassing the US for the first time since 2017, a new GTAI report shows.
—4 min read
EconomyTrade
Chinese FDI in Europe Hits 7-Year High Despite Tensions
Chinese FDI in Europe surged to €16.8 billion in 2025, a 67% increase, driven by M&A and record greenfield investment in the EV supply chain.
—5 min read
EconomyTrade
China Briefs on Preliminary US Trade Consultation Results
China's Commerce Ministry details eight areas of progress from US trade talks, including tariffs, agriculture, Boeing aircraft, and rare earths.
—4 min read
EconomyTrade
China Rare Earth Magnet Supply to Japan Slows
China's rare earth magnet exports to Japan show only a weak rebound in April, as Japanese manufacturers warn of severe supply disruptions.
—5 min read