
Economist: US Efforts to Undermine China’s Competitiveness Are Doomed to Fail
Economist Guan Qingyou says US efforts to undermine China’s competitiveness are doomed to fail, calling the tariff war a “regressive counter-current” that won’t last long.
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Economist Guan Qingyou says US efforts to undermine China’s competitiveness are doomed to fail, calling the tariff war a “regressive counter-current” that won’t last long.
A U.S. delegation heads to Geneva for high-level trade talks with China this Saturday, aiming to ease tensions and impact global markets.
With the US ending the $800 tariff exemption on online purchases, shoppers are flying to China to shop in person, taking advantage of visa-free entry and instant VAT refunds.
China urges the United States to lift tariffs as a precondition for resuming trade talks, emphasizing that genuine dialogue cannot proceed under coercive measures.
Chinese e-commerce apps like DHgate and Taobao are soaring in U.S. popularity as tariffs shift American consumers toward high-value Chinese alternatives.
The United States will start imposing new fees on Chinese-made or operated shipping vessels docking at U.S. ports beginning in September. The charges are less severe than earlier proposals, hinting at possible compromise.
China’s Ministry of Commerce calls U.S. tariff exemptions on electronics a ‘tiny step’ and urges a complete halt to tariffs, emphasizing the need for more substantial action in resolving trade tensions.
Facing industry backlash, the U.S. is rethinking plans to impose additional fees on Chinese shipping vessels docking at its ports.
A legal group challenges Trump’s new tariffs on Chinese imports, alleging he overstepped his authority.
Former U.S. Secretary of Commerce Carlos Gutiérrez calls for stability in U.S.-China trade relations and hopes for tariff resolution at the Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2025.