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Boeing just got grounded in China. But this isn’t just about jets. It is a rupture in the fabric of global interdependence. A sign that the great economic decoupling, once dismissed as rhetorical bluster, is creeping into real contracts and …
Greenland’s foreign minister has said it is seeking deeper cooperation with China and potentially a free trade agreement, according to Chinese state news agency Xinhua. Why It Matters The comments were made as U.S. President Donald Trump and his allies …
BESSENT PRIORITIZES U.K., AUSTRALIA, SOUTH KOREA AMONG TOP TARGETS FOR TRADE DEALS Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is prioritizing new trade deals with the U.K., Australia, South Korea, India, and Japan after Trump’s latest tariffs, sources say. Bessent, now a key …
Last week’s trade data shows an incredibly bleak picture for the economy: – 49% drop in global container bookings – 64% drop in U.S. imports. – 30% drop in U.S. exports. The data from March 24-31, 2025, compared to the …
BEIJING/WASHINGTON (Reuters) -China has put civilian government officials in Beijing on “wartime footing” and ordered a diplomatic charm offensive aimed at encouraging other countries to push back against U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs, according to four people familiar with the …
*every import & export nation on earth (They, even more hypocritically, aren’t putting these tariffs on less carbon efficient transport modes like air) — John Ʌ Konrad V (@johnkonrad) April 13, 2025 A UN green tax? Just say no.
$1 trillion hedge fund trade unravels, threatening middle class, small businesses, and retail investors… “Who’s paying attention to the MULTI-TRILLION DOLLAR hedge fund trade that is unraveling, and about to hammer the middle class, retail shareholders, and small businesses. Wall …
🇨🇳🇮🇩CHINA TO INDONESIA: LET’S TEAM UP BEFORE TRUMP TARIFFS US TO DEATH President Xi called Indonesia’s President Prabowo to toast 75 years of diplomatic ties – and to lock in another ally as Beijing scrambles to counter Trump’s tariff blitz. …
Brandon Smith has chronicled the developing economic tension between East and West for over a decade now. With global dedollarization accelerating in the background, the current trade war makes the BRICS agenda even more urgent. Here’s his take on the …
Trump is already winning his trade war with China. “Behind the global economic chaos provoked by president Trump’s tariff tsunami, there are growing indications of a strategic purpose. It is now conceivable that plunging into, and then retreating from, a …
BREAKING: Trump decided to remove Peter Navarro from trade discussions, Bessent will lead – Politico pic.twitter.com/lnCCe4eTeY — AlexandruC4 (@AlexandruC4) April 10, 2025 Musk wins! — AugustaWeaverJohnson 🧡 (@AugustaHollywd) April 10, 2025
The European Union (EU) and China are currently in discussions to address tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles (EVs). The talks aim to replace the EU’s existing tariffs, which can reach up to 45.3%, with a system of minimum price commitments …
Spain is pushing for an EU pivot to Chinahttps://t.co/lRBlfcqdx4 pic.twitter.com/BOziDWm5wj — David Ingles (@DavidInglesTV) April 9, 2025
by Mike Shedlock This is no longer a highly unlikely scenario after Trump threatens another 50 Percent Tariff on China. The lead image is from Chad P. Bown, Senior Fellow at PIIE. Trump’s Social Media Threat “If China does not withdraw its …
At the stroke of midnight, Trump pulled the trigger. A 104 percent tariff wall has now slammed down on Chinese imports. This isn’t a policy tweak. It’s a declaration. The trade war is no longer rhetorical or symbolic. It is …
🇮🇩🇺🇸 INDONESIA DEPLOYS TOP ECONOMIC TEAM TO WASHINGTON FOR TRADE TALKS Indonesia is sending Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati and top officials to the U.S. for critical trade negotiations following Trump’s sweeping tariffs. The delegation, led by Coordinating Economic… https://t.co/50IYVLB8o6 …
Last night, financial carnage ripped through Asia. Margin calls. Liquidations. Panic. But this isn't just about Shanghai, Hong Kong, or Tokyo. Behind the headlines is something far bigger — signs of global monetary deflation, dollar stress, and a carry trade …
The trade war between China and the U.S. is reaching a point where de-escalation seems highly improbable. Let’s break this down and look at the real stakes involved for both sides. China will not back down easily, not now, and …
BIG BREAKING! 🚨💵🪦 CHINA LAUNCHES GLOBAL DIGITAL PAYMENT NETWORK BYPASSING SWIFT The People's Bank of China just connected its digital RMB to 10 ASEAN and 6 Middle Eastern nations, covering *38% of global trade*. This bypasses SWIFT and the US …
The US can NOT use QE right now China CAN use QE right now. They are not the same. One can weather a trade war, the other will suffer. pic.twitter.com/oryds6GOzr — The Long Investor (@TheLongInvest) April 7, 2025 BREAKING: TRUMP …
Saw the Navarro interview on CNBC this morning. The Trump administration is not budging on anything. They don’t have any interest in negotiation. They want trade on their terms period. Now Europe is retaliating. All I see are lower stock …
BREAKING: President Trump says, "We have to solve our trade deficit … Unless we solve that problem, I'm not going to make a deal." https://t.co/STlqrVo2NQ pic.twitter.com/TXcH7qIuJf — The Kobeissi Letter (@KobeissiLetter) April 7, 2025 BREAKING: Trump says he is not …
NEW: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to declare that globalization has failed, plans to show that he understands President Trump’s tariff decision. The announcement is set for Monday, according to The Times. “Globalisation doesn’t work for a lot of working …
Tech mogul Elon Musk, who has served as a close advisor to President Donald Trump, on Saturday broke with the president’s decision to impose expansive tariffs on most foreign nations, saying that he hopes to see a “zero tariff situation” …
Critics often claim that Trump’s tariff formula is flawed, arguing that tariffs alone won’t solve America’s trade imbalances. While tariffs are certainly a tool, the issue is more complex. Trump’s approach isn’t just about matching tariff rates between countries. His …
In this trade war, both the U.S. and China have their advantages, but when it comes to holding out longer, the U.S. seems better equipped to endure. China does hold some significant cards. For one, Chinese households boast high savings, …
Countries like Singapore, while lauded for free trade agreements, are masters of the non-tariff barriers (NTBs) that level the playing field in their favor. These barriers can be far more insidious than any duty, quietly inflating costs and creating market …
