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US Supreme Court rules against Trump’s sweeping tariffs
Decision opens door to over US$100 billion in refunds, jolts administration’s trade agenda and shifts tariff authority back to Congress.
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US-China trade war
Why looming US-China trade talks could hinge on an obscure metal: gallium
2 hours ago
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China’s extreme 996 work schedule meets US tech’s hustle culture
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China trade
China defends WTO’s ‘equal treatment’ rule – what it means for global trade
Beijing warns that ending non-discrimination in global trade rules could see powerful countries dominate smaller ones.
4 hours ago
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The WTO launched a formal self-review in 2022, and is expected to discuss reform proposals in March. Photo: AFP
US-China trade war
Washington offers US$200 million to boost US smartphone industry in Indo-Pacific
State Department subsidies for US companies to shore up US artificial intelligence supply chain in region and counter China’s dominance.
20 Feb 2026 - 7:24AM
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US trade deficit widens sharply in December, testing Trump tariff claims
Trade with China remains a major driver of the US deficit, even as imports shift towards Southeast Asia and other partners.
20 Feb 2026 - 1:03AM
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White House deflects as Trump weighs Taiwan arms sale delay amid Beijing pressure
New weapons package said to be in jeopardy ahead of Trump-Xi summit, raising concerns over Beijing’s leverage and US policy on Taiwan.
20 Feb 2026 - 1:37AM
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Taiwanese soldiers launch a US-made tube-launched, optically tracked, wire-guided (TOW)-2A missile from a M1167 TOW carrier vehicle at the Fangshan training grounds in Pingtung on August 26, 2024. Photo: Reuters
US-China trade war
Has Trump ceded EV market to China with latest string of policy shifts?
Analysts say rolling back regulations pushes US further towards petrol cars, discourages EV innovation, and gives China competitive edge.
19 Feb 2026 - 3:58AM
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Cryptocurrency
‘Sentiment is bleak’: bitcoin declines amid geopolitical tensions
Bitcoin prices drop as much as 3.2 per cent to US$66,604 on Tuesday, before paring the decline.
18 Feb 2026 - 2:06PM
US-China relations
Open Questions
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Why Trump’s April trip to China may not deliver ‘grand bargain’: James Zimmerman
The American Chamber of Commerce in China chairman says this year’s expected Trump-Xi meetings can put countries on a ‘visionary’ path.
13 Feb 2026 - 9:03AM
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Yuan
‘The Trump factor’ could be luring more foreign investors to China. Here’s why
Global volatility is forcing a rethink of traditional safe havens, creating opportunities for Beijing, prominent investor says.
12 Feb 2026 - 10:53AM
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US President Donald Trump in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, on February 2, 2026. Photo: EPA-EFE
US-China trade war
Trump faces rare pushback within his party over tariffs as polls slide
Pressure builds as Republican fractures emerge, a symbolic House vote on tariffs advances and a pivotal Supreme Court ruling looms.
12 Feb 2026 - 10:23AM
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China consumption
Time on happy hour as French wine and spirit sales sour in mainland China, US
French alcohol exports to mainland China and the US dropped by 19.5 and 21 per cent in 2025 as tariffs stifled global trade.
11 Feb 2026 - 6:33PM
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US seeks fair China competition, looks to realign Latin America ties
Scott Bessent says Washington wants to reduce security risks without decoupling from Beijing as it steps up engagement across Latin America.
11 Feb 2026 - 6:16AM
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China may overtake US economically, still risk war in Taiwan Strait: survey
Most forecasters expect US military dominance to endure, even as many believe mainland China may try to seize Taiwan within a decade.
11 Feb 2026 - 4:05AM
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The report surveyed 447 geostrategists and foresight practitioners from government, private-sector, academic and non-profit institutions. Photo: AdobeStock
US-China relations
As Bessent tips next US-China trade talks, analysts see Trump-Xi meeting prep
Treasury Secretary Bessent confirms preparations for high-level dialogue, with analysts expecting a focus on specific transactional wins over a relationship reset.
10 Feb 2026 - 9:00PM
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China trade
China-Canada canola deal faces test as USMCA trade talks loom, insiders warn
Initial shipments bring hope, but ‘Fortress North America’ threat and lack of long-term guarantees leave producers wary of Beijing’s commitment.
6 Feb 2026 - 8:00PM
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US Treasury chief warns of China’s push for digital asset dominance
Scott Bessent tells senators the US must pass the Clarity Act to counter Hong Kong’s ‘sandbox’ and maintain global financial leadership.
6 Feb 2026 - 9:49AM
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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent during a Senate Banking Committee hearing on Thursday. Photo: Reuters
Belt and Road Initiative
Trump wants China out of South America – but Peru’s Beijing-backed port is abuzz
Beijing’s hunger for minerals and raw materials is pushing trade in the region to record levels, even after incidents in Panama and Venezuela.
6 Feb 2026 - 7:30AM
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Exclusive
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US defends new minerals alliance, rejecting claims it targets China
Washington says the Forge initiative is about securing supply chains against shocks and price coercion, not building an exclusive bloc.
6 Feb 2026 - 7:50AM
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US pitches critical minerals plan to allies to halt Beijing’s dominance
More than 50 countries encouraged to back US-led framework using price floors and financing to blunt Beijing’s control of hi-tech materials.
5 Feb 2026 - 7:20AM
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China food security
China signals strong soybean imports – what does it mean for food security?
Beijing also vows broader agricultural opening while safeguarding domestic production and farmers.
4 Feb 2026 - 7:02PM
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China has committed to buying at least 25 million tonnes of US soybeans annually through 2028, according to Washington. Photo: Reuters
US-China relations
Top US trade official spells out plan to break China’s grip on critical minerals
Howard Lutnick accuses China of dumping and weaponising supply chains as White House tries to rally allies to its cause.
4 Feb 2026 - 10:13AM
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United States
Trump lifts Russia-related oil tariffs on India under new trade deal
Under the pact, India’s tariffs have been reduced from 50 per cent to 18 per cent.
3 Feb 2026 - 6:00AM
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US-China trade war
Trump unveils US$12 billion push to curb China’s grip on critical minerals
The initiative, dubbed Project Vault, aims to create a commercial stockpile to shield US manufacturers from supply shocks and price swings.
3 Feb 2026 - 9:35PM
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