China, Trump and tariffs

Trump’s bully tactics could end up benefiting China
As a leftwing former guerrilla, Colombia ’s President Gustavo Petro was never going to be a Trump fan. But he incurred the US president’s particular wrath after publicly vowing to turn back American military flights deporting migrants, complaining that his compatriots were being treated like criminals.
Trump threatens China: More tariffs are coming on Feb. 1
President Donald Trump on Tuesday warned that even more tariffs could be coming as soon as next week: This time China was his target, as Trump threatened to unleash a wave of higher taxes on imports from America’s second-biggest trading partner.
China Responds to Trump's 'Big Power' Tariff Threat
In the run up to the election Trump, who described tariffs as "the most beautiful word in the dictionary," vowed hikes as high as 60 percent on Chinese goods, saying this would not only protect domestic industries but serve as critical tax revenue. Economists have pointed out such a move would raise costs for American consumers.
Trump Is Threatening Allies to Send Signal to China, Canada’s Freeland Says
Canada can work with US President Donald Trump’s administration to reshape global trade and weaken China’s dominance of supply chains, according to Chrystia Freeland, the Canadian politician who’s vying to replace Justin Trudeau as prime minister.
Trump says banning TikTok won’t make Americans safer from China. He may have a point
President Donald Trump on Wednesday batted down the national security concerns surrounding TikTok, saying, “Is it that important for China to be spying on young people? On young kids watching crazy videos?
China Ready To Take Back Illegal Immigrants Amid Trump Threats
China said it is ready to receive Chinese nationals entering the United States unlawfully, amid the ongoing massive crackdown on illegal immigration by the Trump administration. Newsweek has emailed both the White House and U.
‘America First’: Donald Trump threatens tariffs on China, India
Donald Trump announced plans to impose tariffs on countries like China, India, and Brazil, accusing them of harming the US with high tariffs. Advocating for domestic production, he urged companies to build plants in the US and vowed support for key industries like steel,
China cautiously prepares for Trump's second presidency
Donald Trump began his second presidency on January 20, 2025, prompting countries worldwide to brace for potential disruptions. Among the most watchful is China, whose leadership remains divided on how to approach another Trump term.
Analysis-Trump's digital dollar ban gives China and Europe's CBDCs free rein
Donald Trump's rapid move to ban a "digital dollar" has left the field wide open, observers say, for China and Europe to make ...
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US Subsidiary of Chinese Chemical Conglomerate Gave $250,000 to Trump Inauguration
In November 2020, President Donald Trump, citing national security risks, barred Americans from investing in firms designated ...
Future of DeepSeek, Like TikTok, May Come Down to Trump’s Whims
DeepSeek, the Chinese-owned ChatGPT rival, could pose the same national security concerns that Congress has about TikTok, ...
Trump 2.0 is going well for China so far. But can the honeymoon last?
Donald Trump’s second term in office is getting off to a good start for China.
China’s shoestring AI humiliates US and could undermine Trump
A Chinese AI model built on a shoestring budget has shocked Silicon Valley and presented a major challenge to Donald Trump.
Live Q&A: How Trump’s Presidency Is Already Affecting China
Bloomberg reporters answer your questions on how China and its markets have reacted to Trump's second presidency.
Trump says Microsoft in talks to buy TikTok
President Trump on Monday said Microsoft is one of the technology companies eyeing TikTok to keep the app in the United ...
China’s influence on Panama Canal poses ‘acute risks to US national security,’ Sen. Cruz warns
China's influence on the Panama Canal is a major risk to U.S. national security, Sen. Ted Cruz told lawmakers during a Senate ...