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MacroscopeAs ‘dealmaker’ Trump pivots on China, things are looking up

Neal Kimberley
Neal Kimberley

Across The BorderTrump still likely to label Beijing ‘currency manipulator’ after Xi talks

Xie Yu
Xie Yu

MacroscopeThe Florida summit could be a ‘game-changer’ for US and China

Neal Kimberley
Neal Kimberley

Why China-US trade conflicts won’t end in war

Commerce-friendly China has consistently shown the willingness and openness to build a sustainable trade and investment relationship with the US. Illustration: Craig Stephens

Patrick Mendis and Sheng Cui say with China-US economic and investment relations strengthening by the day, points of disagreement could well be resolved by finding more ways to cooperate for mutual benefit, notwithstanding the warnings of tariffs and other punitive measures

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Why Chinese cheers for Bannon’s exit are ill-founded

Zhang Baohui says the isolationism of the Trump-Bannon team left a leadership void that saw China rise to the occasion. But with US establishment-types now likely to be pushing for global primacy, prime rival China is sure to feel the heat
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Which US companies are most at risk in a trade war with China?

An aerial view of the Yangshan deepwater port outside Shanghai, the largest container harbour in China. Photo: Xinhua
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China and US must narrow trade gap by boosting trade

John Gong and Yabin Wu say the 100-day negotiation aimed at reducing the US trade deficit must work on increasing American exports to China, instead of reducing Chinese imports to America
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Can Washington narrow trade deficit with Beijing in 100 days?

Beijing and Washington will spend three months grappling with tough trade issues that ignited Trump’s rhetoric on the campaign trail

Global stocks and US dollar up as Trump-Xi summit begins

Caution the byword among punters to see what the summit will bring

Dollar up but uncertainty from Trump-Xi summit dogs market

Trump team, wary of China, seek friendly buyer for Westinghouse

US officials are concerned Chinese investors may try to buy Westinghouse Electric after the company filed for bankruptcy protection on March 29. Photo: AP

Trump-Xi summit becalms foreign exchange market

Safe haven yen claws to a week high vs the dollar and 4-1/2 month top against the euro

Can Xi and Trump show maturity when it matters?

Douglas H. Paal says the two strong and powerful leaders must show flexibility during the Sino-US summit in Palm Beach and work to avert conflict, whatever it takes

Trump pushes crusade on fair trade a week from Xi Jinping meeting

US says China all talk on free trade, but protectionist at heart

Can Xi and Trump find some chemistry in Florida?

David Shambaugh says any rapport between the two leaders at their first face-to-face meeting next week will be vital to the Sino-US relationship in the years to come. Whatever’s on the agenda in Florida, generalities will not be enough

Trump to sign executive orders targeting trade abuses

Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross says the United States will take a measured and analytical approach to trade decisions. Photo: Bloomberg

China’s economic ties with US run regional and deep

Texas oil producers are just one of the many US regional economic players that would suffer from a US trade war with China. Pictured, a pumpjack on the outskirts of Midland, Texas. Photo: AFP

Sealing investment deal ‘within reach’ at Trump-Xi talks

Donald Trump’s promise to create US jobs may bode well for his summit with Xi Jinping. Photo: Bloomberg