The U.S. tariffs are aimed at forcing China to modify and suitably change its coercive trade policy of forcible transfers of U.S. intellectual property to its domestic companies and gain technological advantage. U.S. President Donald Trump has directed official to… Read More ›
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USDA looking for ways to shield farmers from U.S. – China trade conflict
Although the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has a range of options under which U.S. farmers could be protected, it is evaluating its options and gauging the market’s reaction. As per an official from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA),… Read More ›
China raises anti-dumping tariffs on diethylene glycol and ethylene glycol
A range of U.S and European companies, are likely to be affected by this measure, including DowDuPont, Equistar, BASF, Eastman, Sasol and Ineos. On Wednesday, China’s Ministry of Commerce said, Beijing will raise anti-dumping tariffs on diethylene glycol and ethylene… Read More ›
Beijing imposes additional tariffs on U.S. exports
Beijing move will impact $3 billion U.S. exports to China. China’s finance ministry stated, Beijing has imposed additional tariffs of up to 25% on 128 U.S. products including including certain nuts, wine and frozen pork, in response to U.S. duties… Read More ›
iQiyi priced its U.S. IPO at $18 per share: source
iQiyi, China’s equivalent to Netflix, will be listed on the Nasdaq on Thursday under the symbol IQ. Unlike its U.S. peer, the video streaming platform has a low subscriber base and generates additional revenues from syndication, online marketing and gaming…. Read More ›
Britain’s Treasury Committee begins investigation into the fantastic sums of money that is being invested in Britain
Under new laws Britain’s Treasury Committee can order the siezure of assets if their owner(s) are unable to explain the source(s) of their funds; providing misleading statements could result in fines or up to two years in the cooler. Following… Read More ›
Chinese steel industry to cooperate with EU probe on imported steel
Faced with two fronts, the China’s steel industry perhaps could be persuaded to adequately alter its production and trading policy. The imposition of EU tariffs on Chinese steel could complicate matters if not significantly alter the face of the industry…. Read More ›
U.S. wants access to Chinese markets, stop theft of intellectual property
With China’s trade surplus with the United States at $375 billion, it clearly has much to lose. The Trump Administration has demanded that China cut this surplus by at least $100 billion. As per a source familiar with the discussions… Read More ›
Deutsche Bank looking to replace John Cryan, its CEO
Following a breakdown of communication between the Deutsche’s CEO and its chairman, Germany’s largest bank is looking ti replace its CEO. Their disagreement comes in the wake of China’s HNA becoming its largest shareholder. Wanting to improve its lagging performance… Read More ›
Stocks markets across the world bounce back on easing trade war fears
News of U.S. Treasury Secretary Mnuchin planning a visit to China had eased fears of a trade war between the two giant economies. With the United States and China set to negotiate on trade, fears of trade wars between two… Read More ›