Trump's Aluminum Tariffs Target Chinese Goods Shipped Through Mexico

As part of this week's announcement of higher U.S. tariffs on aluminum, the Trump administration has pointed to Chinese exports to Mexico as a concern.
BRI

Panama’s Balancing Act: Navigating Between Chinese and U.S. Influence

Earlier this month, Panama's President Jose Raul Mulino announced his nation's decision to withdraw from China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). The decision comes amidst mounting U.S. concerns over China's growing influence in Panama, particularly around the Panama Canal, a critical

U.S. Congressional Hearing Addresses Chinese Port Investments in Americas

The U.S. House of Representatives' Committee on Homeland Security held a hearing today on "Examining the PRC’s Strategic Port Investments in the Western Hemisphere and the Implications for Homeland Security."
SPS

New Chinese SPS Requirements for Food Imports in January 2025

China's General Administration of Customs (GACC) opened the door to a few more food items from Spain, Laos and Bolivia, while suspending multiple imports including poultry, pork, beef and lamb due to various animal diseases.

Trump Administration Expands Steel/Aluminum Tariffs

Today, President Trump announced 25% tariffs on imports of steel and aluminum, strengthening some of the trade restrictions from his first term in office.

Report Finds China's Retaliatory Tariffs Hit Trump-Voting Counties Hardest

Today, China's retaliatory tariffs in the latest round of the U.S.-China trade spat entered into effect. A report produced by a U.S. think tank estimates the economic pain to be most acute in rural and industrial regions that overwhelmingly supported President Donald Trump in the

China’s Retaliatory Tariffs Target U.S. Energy and Auto Exports

Effective tomorrow, China will implement a new round of retaliatory tariffs on U.S. imports. The tariffs will impact approximately $14 billion worth of imports from the United States, and the energy sector is expected to bear the brunt.
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