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(Reuters) – The Trump administration is considering revoking tariff exemptions for low-value shipments from China, known as “de minimis,” as part of Wednesday’s tariff announcement, a source familiar with the plans said. The de minimis rule allows goods valued under $800 to enter the U.S. without tariffs, a loophole that …
54% tariffs on China 💀 pic.twitter.com/bYhPlPrmcn — TT3 (@TradingThomas3) April 2, 2025 h/t RobertBartus
https://twitter.com/Mayhem4Markets/status/1907530833751118202 Trump pulled out this chart and its over. pic.twitter.com/r0gGCe6wWp — TT3 (@TradingThomas3) April 2, 2025 #Trump is announcing his #reciprocal #tariffs on other countries. If you don't understand WHY he thinks this right thing to do, the chart below sums up the unfair trade relationship with our partners. pic.twitter.com/GD1AeSrkMQ …
By shifting from U.S. Treasuries to #gold, #China is making what I think is a clear statement: it wants greater financial sovereignty and less exposure to Western economic leverage. h/t MonetaryCommentary
BEIJING, March 31 (Reuters) – China, Japan and South Korea agreed to jointly respond to U.S. tariffs, a social media account affiliated with Chinese state broadcaster CCTV said on Monday. The comments came after the three countries held their first economic dialogue in five years on Sunday, seeking to facilitate …
Thailand is basically the same. But the medical technology at the good hospitals in Bangkok & Phuket, as well as the comprehensive nature of the medical services provided, is astoundingly superior to USA. And all that at a cost of 90-percent lower than USA. And the best part? In… — …
Mark Carney’s new role as Chair of Trudeau’s Task Force on Economic Growth was officially confirmed in September. On the surface, it seems like another high-level appointment, but the implications are far more concerning. The former Governor of the Bank of Canada has a new mission—supposedly steering Canada’s economic growth. …
Spinning bright red handkerchiefs and dancing in step to folk music, more than a dozen human-like robots took to China’s biggest stage in January, making a splashy debut at the annual Lunar New Year gala. The remarkable performance, watched by more than a billion people, is a high-profile reminder of …
Since March 24, 2025, northern China has been battling extreme weather as a massive sandstorm swept through Inner Mongolia, Xinjiang, and Beijing, plunging cities into darkness and suffocating residents in thick dust. Just as people were struggling with hazardous air conditions, a 4.4-magnitude earthquake struck Hebei Province in the early …
AUSTRALIA: The US funded six Australian universities and got nothing, meanwhile China got a 99 year lease on a Strategic Port in Australia. Ironically, US Marines are protecting the Port of Darwin for the Chinese. America Last… https://t.co/ArglYiHmNZ — @amuse (@amuse) March 25, 2025 China secures 99-year Australian port lease …
BOFA WARNS OF CHINA STOCK CORRECTION, COMPARING IT TO 2015 CRASH BofA strategists say China’s stock rally could face a “meaningful correction soon,” drawing parallels to the 2015 boom and bust cycle, as per Bloomberg. The Hang Seng China Enterprises Index and MSCI China Index… pic.twitter.com/OVCpOck1nR — Wall St Engine …
STAGGERING drone footage shows the scale of the vast Chinese electric vehicle mega factory that is being built. The sprawling BYD factory in Zhengzhou, in China’s Henan province, is set to be bigger than a major US city and has its own football ground. Aerial footage of the factory and …
Simon, a trader on Twitter, has been tracking the shifting winds in the market. The old-school bulls are adjusting their year-end targets downward, while inflation concerns refuse to fade. The new narrative? US assets are set to deflate as foreign capital retreats home. The market just endured a 10% correction, …
by Michael The Chinese have made enormous mountains of money by exporting cheap goods to the rest of the world, and this has given them a tremendous amount of economic power. Now they are attempting to extend their economic domination by constructing hundreds of very large self-sustaining “special economic zones” in …
The United States is the biggest arms dealer on Earth, responsible for 43% of the world’s weapons exports from 2020 to 2024. The US transferred seven times more than China, and five times more than Russia. Ben Norton explains how the military-industrial complex profits from war.
China is playing the long game, and America is still fumbling. The release of Ernie X1 and Ernie 4.5 by Baidu is a stark reminder that Beijing isn’t just competing; it’s coming for the crown. These are not mere innovations—they’re missiles aimed at the heart of Silicon Valley’s AI dominance. …
by Michael Do you remember the days when the complete and utter dominance of the U.S. military could not be questioned? Sadly, those days are long gone. I have written extensively about how the Russian military has now surpassed us in a number of key areas, but it could be argued that the …
🇨🇳 is moving another step closer to make #Gold a currencySelf serving Gold ATM where anyone can bring in gold jewellery or items to turn it into currency in your bank accountHolding Gold is no different than holding foreign currencies in 🇨🇳 pic.twitter.com/YC65x4QHvW — David Lee (@DavidLe76335983) March 9, 2025
China’s demographic crisis is heading to zero births. Is China going extinct?
China stocks are rallying hard in 2025—but is this the real deal? Let’s break down the 4 key reasons behind this surge and what it means for investors!
US DEFENCE Secretary Pete Hegseth declared that the US is “prepared” for war with China in response Beijing’s chilling World War Three threat.Presiden https://www.the-sun.com/news/13701537/prepared-war-china-trump-defence-tariffs/
An unexpected and severe hailstorm struck multiple cities in Guangdong and Fujian between March 3 and March 4, 2025, causing widespread damage to vehicles, buildings, and infrastructure. The China Meteorological Administration had issued a yellow alert for severe convective weather, warning residents of the impending storm. The channel lists such …
by Michael I can hardly believe how rapidly economic events are moving now. The global trade war that has just erupted is going to be immensely painful. If you doubt this, just read all the way to the end of this article. There is a reason why the Dow Jones …
China will take resolute countermeasures to firmly safeguard its rights and interests after the United States announced that it will impose an additional 10 percent tariff on Chinese exports to the US, starting Tuesday, under the pretext of fentanyl-related concerns, according to the Ministry of Commerce. China is one of …
🚨🇨🇳CHINA LEAPS AHEAD IN QUANTUM COMPUTING ARMS RACE China’s Zuchongzhi-3 just left classical computing in the dust, running tasks a quadrillion times faster than today’s top supercomputers. It crushes Google’s latest quantum benchmark by 6 orders of magnitude, according to… https://t.co/U4Q9cz8uzt pic.twitter.com/n89wNrTK9Z — Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) March 4, 2025
Authorities in Singapore detained three people on charges of deliberately misrepresenting the final destination of U.S.-manufactured servers. The servers likely contained Nvidia’s highly sought-after chips. Singapore accounted for 18% of Nvidia’s revenue in the fiscal year ended Jan. 28, based on “customer billing location,” but less than 2% of revenue …
On March 2, 2025, extreme weather struck multiple regions in China, with parts of Henan province experiencing heavy rainfall and violent winds, causing road obstructions, vehicle overturns, and significant travel disruptions. Meanwhile, in Yueyang, Hunan, a sudden hailstorm lasted for over an hour, with densely packed hailstones the size of …
With mass Trump-era layoffs, adversaries see vulnerable, bitter ex-officials as prime recruitment targets. 🚨U.S. INTEL: RUSSIA AND CHINA RECRUITING FIRED US OFFICIALS U.S. intelligence warns that Russia and China are aggressively recruiting recently fired federal employees, particularly those with security clearances. With the Trump administration conducting mass layoffs,… https://t.co/vMzKgSzwRK pic.twitter.com/utJkUxs1hU …
Back in June 2017, we warned that the then largest real estate development firm in China was in topping territory. Here’s an update – plus, learn why those with a stake in U.S. property should keep a close eye.
There is literally zero foreign investment into China right now. Just straight outflows for 24 months straight now. Nobody on earth trusts Xi with their money. And you shouldn’t. pic.twitter.com/i5tPJ8hJde — Spencer Hakimian (@SpencerHakimian) February 15, 2025