China trade war
Trump's Tariff Threats and Market Volatility: How China's Rare Earth Control Gives Beijing Leverage in Trade Disputes
Oct 14, 2025 05:36 pm CST
Analyzing Donald Trump's recent trade threats against China and their impact on global markets, this article examines how Beijing's control of rare earth elements and crucial semiconductor supply chains may be shifting leverage in US-China trade negotiations. The pattern of rapid policy reversals suggests changing dynamics in this high-stakes economic relationship, with potentially significant implications for investors in AI and technology sectors.
Trump Imposes 100% Tariff on Chinese Imports Amid Rare Earth Minerals Dispute
Oct 11, 2025 09:51 am CST
President Trump has announced a 100% tariff on Chinese imports effective November 1, escalating trade tensions over rare earth mineral export controls. The announcement sent stock markets falling and led Trump to reconsider his planned meeting with President Xi at the upcoming APEC summit. This development marks a significant renewal of trade hostilities between the world's two largest economies.
First Russian Oil, Now American Corn: How US Is Using Tariffs Against India
Sep 15, 2025 10:25 pm CST
Even before trade negotiations between India and the United States resumed, US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick warned that New Delhi could lose its access to the American market if it refuses to purchase US-grown corn.