US broke trade rules by putting tariffs on China - WTO The World Trade Organization has found that the US breached global trading rules by imposing multibillion-dollar tariffs in President Donald Trump's trade war with China, … Business • 16 Sep 20
China to halve tariffs on $75 billion of US imports China said it would halve tariffs on $75 billion-worth of US imports as part of its trade truce with Washington and as officials look to … Business • 06 Feb 20
US and China agree 'deal in principle' on trade The White House has reached a "deal in principle" with Beijing to resolve the 17-month US-China trade war, according to a source briefed on the … Business • 13 Dec 19
Hong Kong plunges into recession on protests, trade war Hong Kong today confirmed it had plunged into its first recession since the global financial crisis as months of seething pro-democracy protests and the US-China … Business • 31 Oct 19
China says 'decoupling' from US would harm both sides China has warned today of instability in international markets from any "decoupling" of China and the US. Business • 30 Sep 19
US stocks lose steam as hopes waver for US-China deal US stocks rose following a sharp sell-off in the prior session, after US President Donald Trump predicted a trade deal with China, cooling investor concerns … Business • 27 Aug 19
China's GDP growth seen slowing to 6.2% in Q2 - poll China's economy grew at its slowest rate in nearly three decades in the second quarter, according to an AFP survey of analysts, hit by the … Business • 12 Jul 19
As tariff hike looms, China asks US to meet it halfway China appealed to the United States today to meet it halfway to salvage a deal that could end their trade war. Business • 09 May 19
China's exports fall ahead of crucial trade talks China's exports fell more than expected in April while imports rose, official data showed today ahead of high-stakes talks aimed at resolving a trade war … Business • 08 May 19
Philips shifts millions of production due to trade war The trade war between Washington and Beijing is forcing Dutch health technology firm Philips to move "hundreds of millions" of euros worth of production from … Business • 29 Jan 19
China's trade surplus with the US grew in 2018 China's trade surplus with the US widened last year, while the country's imports and exports fell in December as the trade war begins to bite … Business • 14 Jan 19
China-US trade talks resume China has the "good faith" to work with the US to resolve trade frictions, the Foreign Ministry said today, as the world's two largest economies … Business • 07 Jan 19
China, US discuss next stage of trade talks China and the United States today discussed the road map for the next stage of their trade talks, during a telephone call between Vice Premier … Business • 11 Dec 18
European shares would suffer more in a global trade war Euro zone shares would suffer more than their US counterparts in the event of a full-blown global trade war but emerging markets would likely take … Business • 27 Nov 18
Maersk warns trade war hit container shipping Top US importers are stocking up on Chinese goods before new import tariffs take effect, shipping giant AP Moller-Maersk said today. Business • 14 Nov 18
China's Q3 GDP growth slowest since 2009 China's third quarter economic growth slowed to its weakest pace since the global financial crisis, and missed expectations, as a campaign to tackle debt risks … Business • 19 Oct 18
China-US surplus hits record, adding fuel to trade war China's trade surplus with the US ballooned to a record $34.1 billion in September despite a raft of US tariffs, official data showed today, adding … Business • 12 Oct 18
IMF cuts world economic growth forecasts as tariffs hit The International Monetary Fund has today cut its global economic growth forecasts for 2018 and 2019, as trade policy tensions and the imposition of import … Business • 09 Oct 18
Factories globally feel the pinch from trade conflict Global manufacturing activity took a hit from weak orders in August, surveys showed, a sign firms are feeling the pinch from an intensifying trade war … Business • 03 Sep 18
IMF warns trade tensions could disrupt global growth The global economy is still expected to grow at a solid pace this year, but worsening trade confrontations pose serious risks to the outlook, the … Business • 16 Jul 18
Some US manufacturers feeling trade war pinch - survey Some US manufacturers are delaying investments and raising prices as President Donald Trump escalates trade wars with key US economic partners but most companies report … Business • 16 Jul 18
China's economic growth slows to 6.7% in second quarter China's economy expanded at a slower pace in the second quarter as Beijing's efforts to contain debt hurt activity and as the world's number two … Business • 16 Jul 18
German business morale steadies in May German business confidence held steady in May after falling for five months in a row, suggesting company executives in Europe's biggest economy are keeping their … Business • 25 May 18
China and US near deal on ZTE reprieve Washington neared a deal to lift its ban on US firms supplying Chinese telecoms gear maker ZTE, sources said today. Business • 22 May 18
China relieved US trade war is 'on hold' China today praised a significant dialling back of trade tension with the US, with the government saying agreement was in the interests of both countries. Business • 21 May 18
