China Tariffs

Legendary investor Steve Eisman, whose foresight on subprime mortgages was spotlighted in "The Big Short," has fired off a cautionary salvo for investors looking into the equity market for solutions, declaring that traditional investment analysis has become virtually worthless amid the current...

China’s finance ministry has announced a 34% tariff on all goods imported from the U.S., effective from April 10. This decision comes as a response to the U.S. administration’s earlier imposed duties. What Happened: China’s finance ministry has declared a 34% tariff on all...

China has announced retaliatory tariffs on certain Canadian agricultural products in response to Canada’s import duties on Chinese electric vehicles, steel, and aluminum products. What Happened: China announced on Saturday that it would implement a 100% tariff on Canadian rapeseed oil, oil ...

Amid a turbulent start to the year for Chinese stocks, UBS Global Wealth Management has issued a warning to investors, recommending to  "stay on the defensive side.” This comes as market volatility is expected to rise due to anticipated policy changes by the incoming...

Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT), HP Inc. (NYSE:HPQ), and Dell Technologies Inc. (NYSE:DELL) are ramping up their production of electronic components in China. This comes as they prepare for potential tariff hikes on Chinese imports as President-elect Donald Trump is set to return to the White House...

Donald Trump and Kamala Harris sparred over China policy during the presidential debate hosted by ABC News on Tuesday night. What Happened:Harris criticized Trump’s tariff policy, labeling it a “Trump sales tax” that would impose a 20% tax on everyday goods, affecting middle-...

The former U.S. Treasury Secretary, Robert Rubin, has warned U.S. lawmakers about the potential risks of imposing excessive trade restrictions and tariffs on China. What Happened: Speaking at the Bund Summit in Shanghai via video link, Rubin urged for a cautious approach to tariffs, warning against...

In a move to mitigate tariff uncertainties, Newell Brands (NASDAQ:NWL), the firm behind Sharpie pens, is shifting some of its production out of China. The company’s writing business manufacturing will be relocated to Tennessee. What Happened: CEO Chris Peterson clarified that this shift in...

White House National Economic Advisor Lael Brainard indicated that the tariffs by President Joe Biden on Chinese imported goods are a response to China’s economic practices. What Happened: During an episode of the Reuters podcast, Brainard mentioned that tariffs were introduced specifically...

In an interview on Monday, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen outlined the current administration’s stance on several key economic issues, including tariffs on China and the need for domestic investment in strategic sectors, such as semiconductors and clean energy, which she believes are...

President Joe Biden is taking a hard stance on trade with China, proposing a significant hike in tariffs on steel and aluminum imports. This move comes amid heightened economic tensions between the two global powers. What Happened: Biden has put forward a plan to dramatically increase tariffs on...

Donald Trump has hinted at the possibility of imposing a tariff exceeding 60% on all Chinese imports if he secures a return to the presidency. What Happened: Trump’s comments come amidst rising economic and other tensions between the U.S. and China. During his previous term, Trump had imposed...

A coalition of more than 100 American trade associations asked President Trump on March 19 to use his executive authority to suspend U.S. tariffs still in place on Chinese imports as a measure to counter the economic downturn resulting from the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. "Together, we urge...

A month before U.S. tariffs on $200 billion worth of Chinese goods are scheduled to jump to 25% on March 1, freight interests outside the Beltway are concerned about legislation aimed at giving President Donald Trump even more tariff-wielding power. Introduced in late January by U.S. Representative...

China’s largest tech company, Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. (NYSE: BABA), is slated to report fiscal second-quarter earnings before market open on Friday, Nov. 2.  This’ll be BABA’s first report since chairman and CEO Jack Ma announced in September that he would be stepping down...