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United States
US trade deficit widens sharply, reversing big pullback lauded by Trump
The US president touted the success of his tariffs after the trade gap fell to an earlier low, but the figure has since boomeranged back.
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United States
‘Not healthy’: US ambassador warns against China’s manufacturing dominance
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US-China relations
Do Americans think China will overtake the US? The results are in
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China-EU relations
How Europe, not the US, became China’s No 1 trade headache
Electric vehicles, critical minerals and chips have become flashpoints in the relationship, survey shows.
29 Jan 2026 - 6:00PM
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Trade
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Trump weaponises trade as globalisation becomes more fractured
As recognised by Canada, the fracturing of the global economy is in full swing. Policymakers and businesses should expect it to continue.
29 Jan 2026 - 4:30PM
Semiconductors
ASML reports heated global demand in 2025, but cools China outlook
US limits on ASML’s China trade continue to define the company’s growth pattern, with overall sales up despite China revenues falling.
29 Jan 2026 - 3:50PM
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US-China relations
Rise in Republicans wary of China as bipartisan unity declines, new survey says
Report found two-thirds of Republicans now likely to view Beijing as a threat to US, compared with 44 per cent of Democrats and Independents.
29 Jan 2026 - 7:47AM
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Rare earths
Why Greenland’s rare earth riches cannot end US dependence on China’s minerals
Danish territory boasts vast critical mineral deposits – but mining and processing them extremely challenging, analyst says.
29 Jan 2026 - 1:06AM
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China trade
What haunts China’s investors? Geopolitics and a demographic abyss, survey finds
Weak domestic demand, shrinking confidence in the property market and a declining fertility rate fuel caution among investors in China’s major hubs.
28 Jan 2026 - 9:30PM
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China-EU relations
‘Mother of all trade deals’: EU pivots to India in historic trade shake-up
Brussels diversifies away from China and US risks, while the pact makes India a more attractive place for European firms to sell vehicles and fuel growth.
28 Jan 2026 - 4:00PM
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US-China relations
US-China cooperation backed by most Americans, new national survey reveals
C100 study finds bipartisan public support for dialogue despite Washington’s tougher stance on visas, research collaboration and tariffs.
28 Jan 2026 - 5:14AM
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Donald Trump
‘Taco Trump’ tally: US president carries out only 25% of tariff threats
Analysis finds Trump’s tariff threats often go unfulfilled, or retracted, with markets dismissing them as strategic bluster rather than firm policy.
28 Jan 2026 - 2:22AM
US-China trade war: All stories
Trump sells tariffs as farmers’ win in Iowa, but many aren’t buying it
As US president courts rural voters before midterms, growers fear Beijing may retaliate against Trump policies by curbing purchases again.
28 Jan 2026 - 7:17AM
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China manufacturing
Over 70% of European firms in China review supply chain strategies: survey
The findings show how European firms must maintain a delicate balancing act between China’s tight security and focus on self-reliance.
29 Jan 2026 - 5:50PM
China-Latin America relations
World leaders flock to Beijing in search of trade deals
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will be the fifth world leader to visit China this month, as nations seek to increase trade and hedge their reliance on the US.
27 Jan 2026 - 5:19PM
Canada
Xi Jinping meets foreign leaders: tracker 2026
World leaders are flocking to Beijing this year, seeking trade deals amid intensified Trump tariff threats.
27 Jan 2026 - 5:15PM
US-China relations
China coming ‘closer’ to US as ‘global power’, European ex-leader says
Former Portuguese prime minister says Beijing is ‘scoring more points’ in a ‘volatile’ world through economic growth, diplomatic victories.
27 Jan 2026 - 2:31PM
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China's economic recovery
China’s manufacturing powerhouse cuts 2026 GDP growth target after missing mark
Guangdong province, an industrial behemoth hit by property and global headwinds, shifts focus in a strategic pivot amid national reforms.
27 Jan 2026 - 8:00AM
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United States
Trump raises tariffs on South Korea as country ‘is not living up’ to trade deal
South Korea’s tariffs had declined to 15 per cent but will jump back up to 25 per cent if the US president stays true to his word.
27 Jan 2026 - 9:36AM
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China-Latin America relations
Xi to meet Orsi in first Latin America-China visit since US capture of Maduro
State visit from February 1 to 7 aims to promote commercial ties with Beijing despite tension in region after US operation in Venezuela.
27 Jan 2026 - 6:17AM
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Canada
Carney links Trump’s 100% tariff threat to North America trade deal review
Canada’s prime minister calls Donald Trump a ‘strong negotiator’ ahead of high-stakes USMCA talks.
27 Jan 2026 - 12:39PM
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China trade
Beyond borders: Beijing equips Chinese firms for global stage amid trade jitters
Ministry of Commerce unveils new resource to help companies navigate the dos and don’ts of complex international markets, and policies will be rolled out appropriately.
26 Jan 2026 - 8:30PM
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China technology
‘Epoch-making’: Xi Jinping urges home-grown AI breakthroughs – but flags risks
The Chinese leader says emerging technologies bring huge opportunities, while warning officials against blind investment.
26 Jan 2026 - 6:00PM
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Banking & finance
In a turbulent world, funding Asia’s critical infrastructure a ‘duty’: AIIB
New president says private capital and international cooperation essential to funding infrastructure projects across continent.
26 Jan 2026 - 4:01PM
Commodities
Gold surge has analysts eyeing new highs after US$5,100 record
Safe-haven demand spikes amid de-dollarisation fears and supply-chain tensions, as gold buyers seek stability against growing macro uncertainties.
26 Jan 2026 - 3:07PM
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US-China relations
US treasury secretary amplifies Trump’s threat to Canada over China dealings
Scott Bessent warns Washington will not allow Canada to become an ‘opening’ for cheap goods from China to pour into the US.
26 Jan 2026 - 1:15PM
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Consumers
At America’s biggest retail show, the China question never really goes away
Tariffs may ebb and supply chains may detour, but US shoppers – and giants like Walmart and Amazon – still rely heavily on Chinese goods.
24 Jan 2026 - 3:14AM
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DJI
DJI ‘clones’ curiously emerge as China tech giant battles US scrutiny
Similar devices under new and different brands spark questions about potential efforts to circumvent trade curbs and maintain US market access for popular gadgets.
23 Jan 2026 - 10:30PM
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