Tag: China

  • China’s Chief Trade Envoy Visits Washington as Trump Threatens 200% Tariffs on Rare Earths

    China’s Chief Trade Envoy Visits Washington as Trump Threatens 200% Tariffs on Rare Earths

    In a high-stakes moment for global trade diplomacy, China’s top trade negotiator, Vice Minister of Commerce Li Chenggang, has arrived in Washington, D.C., for a series of strategic meetings with senior U.S. officials. The visit marks a renewed effort by Beijing to stabilize its economic relationship with the United States amid mounting tensions, particularly surrounding…

  • US Tariffs Hit Malaysia in the China Trade War Spillover

    US Tariffs Hit Malaysia in the China Trade War Spillover

    Author: Maria Pechurina, MA, Director of International Trade @ Peacock Tariff Consulting US Tariffs & Malaysia’s Economic Impact The 24% US tariffs, announced in April 2025, hit Malaysia, which is a popular location for Chinese transshipment, hard. These trade challenges manifested in the key export-led industries such as palm oil, electronics and solar panels, further tightening…

  • U.S.–China Tariff Truce Extended: Markets Breathe, Manufacturers Scramble

    U.S.–China Tariff Truce Extended: Markets Breathe, Manufacturers Scramble

    The U.S.–China tariff conflict has evolved into one of the most consequential economic standoffs of the 21st century. Since President Trump’s return to office in January 2025, he has aggressively pursued a protectionist trade agenda, reviving and intensifying the tariff war that began during his first term. On April 2, he declared “Liberation Day,” imposing…

  • BRICS vs. The West: Who’s Really Leading the Global Economy Now?

    What Is BRICS? BRICS is a geopolitical and economic alliance originally formed by Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. The acronym was coined in 2001 by economist Jim O’Neill to describe emerging economies poised to reshape global power. Since then, BRICS has evolved from a loose economic concept into a formal intergovernmental organization. As…

  • The Road to Zero Tariffs: China’s Pioneering Trade Policy with Africa

    Table of Contents 1. Introduction Over the past several decades, global trade has witnessed transformative shifts that have redefined the way nations interact economically and geopolitically. One of the most notable developments is China’s decision to remove tariffs on nearly all goods imported from African nations—a bold maneuver that goes well beyond a simple reduction…

  • Surviving the U.S.–China Trade War: How Businesses Can Adapt, Thrive, and Outmaneuver Tariff Uncertainty

    U.S.–China Tariff Overview and Pause Timeline The U.S.–China trade war has evolved over several years, with tariffs imposed, adjusted, and paused at various points. The latest development includes a 90-day tariff pause, announced in May 2025, aimed at easing tensions and allowing further negotiations. Current U.S. Tariff Structure on Chinese Imports The U.S. has imposed…