TradePolitics
China, Switzerland Upgrade Free Trade Agreement
China and Switzerland upgraded their free trade agreement, cutting tariffs on over 99% of imports, but labor rights safeguards remain in doubt.
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International TradeEconomy
US Imposes Tariffs, Price Floors on Polysilicon Imports
Trump signs order imposing 15% tariffs and minimum import prices on polysilicon derivatives, targeting China's dominance in solar supply chain.
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EconomyPolitics
Trump Admin Refunds $100B in Tariffs Struck Down by Court
The Trump administration has refunded $100 billion in tariffs struck down by the Supreme Court, with billions more pending review.
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PoliticsLegal
25 States Sue Trump Over New Tariffs in Legal Showdown
Twenty-five states sued the Trump administration over new Section 301 tariffs, calling them a pretext to replace tariffs struck down by the Supreme Court.
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BusinessEconomy
Trump Tariffs Push Some Companies Back to China
Trump's tariffs were meant to reduce reliance on China, but some companies are returning as economic logic still favors the world's factory floor.
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PoliticsEconomy
Trump's New Tariffs: Forced Labor Crackdown or Power Grab?
Trump's Section 301 tariffs on 60 nations spark debate over forced labor crackdown versus executive power grab.
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EconomyPolitics
Trump's Tariffs: 5 Key Implications for the US Economy
Trump's new tariffs take effect, driving up household costs, complicating Fed policy, and straining global trade. Here are five key implications.
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EconomyPolitics
Trump Imposes New Tariffs Amid Iran War, Threatening Economy
Trump's new 10-12.5% tariffs on 60 nations took effect July 24. The Iran war compounds pressures on an already resilient U.S. economy.
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PoliticsDiplomacy
US Lets Hong Kong Emergency Expire, Trade Curbs Remain
The US let the Hong Kong national emergency expire, lifting some sanctions, but Executive Order 13936 remains, keeping trade restrictions in place.
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Trade and EconomyPolitics
Trump Administration Races to Rebuild US Tariff Wall
With a July 24 deadline looming after the Supreme Court struck down IEEPA tariffs, the Trump administration scrambles to find new legal pathways.
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PoliticsEconomy
China Proposes E-Commerce Law Overhaul for Gig Workers
China unveils major e-commerce law revision with gig worker protections, revenue-based fines up to 5%, and new trade countermeasures.
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International RelationsEconomy
EU Protectionist Policies May Backfire, Chinese Media Warns
A People's Daily analysis warns the EU's Industrial Accelerator Act could backfire, harming European competitiveness through protectionist measures.
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EconomyPolitics
Trump's Foreign Investment Boom Hits Economic Headwinds
Trump promised a foreign investment boom driven by tariff threats. Now a strong dollar, high rates, and global uncertainty push capital away.
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Economy & Trade
China's New Outbound Investment Rules Take Effect July 1
China's first outbound investment regulation takes effect, streamlining approvals while strengthening risk management and national security.
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PoliticsInternational Trade
EU Leaders Demand New Trade Tools to Counter China's Might
Belgian PM Bart De Wever leads EU push for tougher trade defense instruments against China as the bloc's trade deficit hits €360 billion.
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Economy & TradePolitics
EU Agrees Tougher China Trade Policy; Beijing Retaliates
European Commission agrees on tougher China trade policy, prompting Beijing to vow retaliation and escalating tensions between the two economic powers.
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EconomyPolicy
China Unveils 15th Five-Year Urban Renewal Plan
China issues first urban renewal five-year plan as logistics surge, trade-in policies boost consumption, and economists debate export rebate cuts.
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Economy
China Urged to Cut Export Tax Rebates as Surplus Hits Record
Chinese economists call for targeted cuts to export tax rebates after the trade surplus hit a record $1.2 trillion, sparking debate over export-led growth.
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Trade & DiplomacyEconomy
US to Seek Public Comment on Chinese Goods for Tariff Cuts
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer announced a public comment process to determine which Chinese imports qualify for lower tariffs.
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Economy & Trade Policy
China to Expand Telecom, Healthcare Service Sector Opening
China to expand autonomous opening of telecom, healthcare and other service sectors under the 15th Five-Year Plan, signaling market liberalization.
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Economy & TradePolitics
$20.6 Billion in Tariff Refunds Paid, More on the Way
The Trump administration has refunded $20.6 billion in IEEPA tariffs, with $85 billion in total refunds being processed after the Supreme Court ruling.
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