Of those companies surveyed by the American Chamber of Commerce in South China, 19 per cent said the impact from US tariffs on their business was strongly negative, while 31 per cent said the impact was slightly negative. Photo: ShutterstockOf those companies surveyed by the American Chamber of Commerce in South China, 19 per cent said the impact from US tariffs on their business was strongly negative, while 31 per cent said the impact was slightly negative. Photo: Shutterstock
Of those companies surveyed by the American Chamber of Commerce in South China, 19 per cent said the impact from US tariffs on their business was strongly negative, while 31 per cent said the impact was slightly negative. Photo: Shutterstock
Economy /  China Economy

US-China trade war has hit ‘about half’ of businesses in southern China, AmCham survey says

  • American Chamber of Commerce in South China report contacted 240 firms, with 54 per cent of American companies losing out to competitors from overseas
  • Firms looking to relocate supply chains cite higher costs and trade barriers in China

Topic |   US-China trade war
He Huifeng
He Huifeng

Updated: 12:02pm, 26 Feb, 2019

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Of those companies surveyed by the American Chamber of Commerce in South China, 19 per cent said the impact from US tariffs on their business was strongly negative, while 31 per cent said the impact was slightly negative. Photo: ShutterstockOf those companies surveyed by the American Chamber of Commerce in South China, 19 per cent said the impact from US tariffs on their business was strongly negative, while 31 per cent said the impact was slightly negative. Photo: Shutterstock
Of those companies surveyed by the American Chamber of Commerce in South China, 19 per cent said the impact from US tariffs on their business was strongly negative, while 31 per cent said the impact was slightly negative. Photo: Shutterstock
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