China

As Washington cranks up the tariff pressure, Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) may have already played its smartest card: doubling down on India for assembly and investing deeper into U.S. component suppliers. While the idea of building iPhones in America sounds good on paper, JPMorgan analyst Samik...

In the changing landscape of global trade, Kansas farmers are setting their sights on an old grain with a new vision. Sorghum, long regarded mainly as livestock feed, is being rebranded as the next superfood as growers race to acquire new buyers. What Happened: China was once the top buyer of...

Chinese manufacturers are suspending operations and pursuing alternative markets as U.S. tariff increases take effect, creating ripple effects across global supply chains and threatening millions of jobs. What Happened: Chinese factories are pausing production due to the impact of U.S. tariffs, as...

Hedge fund manager Spencer Hakimian calls out the “stupidity” of the current trade and tariff war, while pushing back against the notion that the United States is losing out in global trade. What Happened: Hakimian, the founder of New York-based hedge fund Tolou Capital Management,...

President Donald Trump‘s trade war with China has led to a notable decrease in U.S. imports from the Asian nation. Early shipping data reveals a significant drop, as companies scrambled to stockpile goods before tariffs increased to 145%. What Happened: According to Fortune, the weeks...

Last week, I suggested that you buy bonds instead of stocks. It's the smart play. Even after the big rally Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent managed to spark with his tariff reduction talks last week, you would still be better off collecting the coupon from bonds and in a position to cash in some...

Markets momentarily flipped southward on Friday after President Donald Trump said he would maintain tariffs on China unless substantial concessions were made. Speaking aboard Air Force One on his way to Rome for Pope Francis’ funeral, Trump said he would not ease tariffs without “...

President Donald Trump's steep tariffs on Chinese imports could lead to empty store shelves and shortages for consumers in the coming weeks, experts warn.  What To Know: The currently steep tariffs on imports and uncertainty around future trade policy has led to U.S. retailers such as Walmart...

Gentex Corporation (NASDAQ:GNTX) shares are trading lower on Friday after the first-quarter results were reported. The company reported quarterly earnings per share of 42 cents, in line with the analyst consensus estimate. Revenues of $576.8 million (down 2% year over year) outpaced the street view...

In a move indicating a possible easing of trade tensions, China has reportedly started to exempt some U.S. imports from high tariffs and is proactively seeking feedback from companies on other key items they want excluded from them. What Happened: Companies in China say that they have been...

The market may be moody, but bargain hunters are treating Big Tech like it is Black Friday in July. Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:NVDA), Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOGL) (NASDAQ:GOOG), Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:MSFT), Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:AMZN) and Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:META) – the untouchables of the...

Banning Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:NVDA) chips won’t stop China’s artificial intelligence development, according to Bernstein analysts, who suggest the export restrictions could instead strengthen domestic competitors like Huawei Technologies. What Happened: “Banning the H20 would make...

Boeing Co. (NYSE:BA) is implementing a strategic pivot in response to China’s halt of aircraft deliveries amid escalating tariff tensions, according to statements made during the company’s first quarter of 2025 earnings call. What Happened: CEO Kelly Ortberg confirmed that Chinese...

On Wednesday, Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) requested answers from Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) CEO Tim Cook, citing a pattern of "influence-peddling" between the iPhone-maker and the Donald Trump administration over the trade negotiations with China. What Happened: In a letter to Cook that was...

Shares of Ford Motor Co (NYSE:F), General Motors Co (NYSE:GM) and Stellantis N.V. (NYSE:STLA) spiked in Wednesday’s after-hours session before pulling back. Here’s a look at what’s going on. What Happened: According to a Financial Times report, President Donald Trump is expected...