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China’s Problem With Competition: There’s Too Much of It

The Chinese government is taking steps to rein in what it calls “involution,” or excessive competition that is hurting local companies and fueling the country’s…

China Is Buying Appliances and iPhones. What Happens When the Subsidies Stop?

Shoppers are taking advantage of a $42 billion government trade-in program aimed at boosting spending. But in recent weeks, some cities have started to cut…

The Mystery of Trump’s 25% Tariff Threat on Kazakhstan

The Central Asian nation, rich in critical minerals, is deepening its ties to China but does relatively little trade with the United States.

China Rejects Trump’s Accusation That It Violated Trade Truce

In response to President Trump’s claim, China said the United States was the one introducing a series of “discriminatory restrictive measures.”

‘It’s All About Trump’s Tariffs’: Asia Flocks to U.S. Trade Official

Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation nations, staring down U.S. tariffs, jockeyed for time with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer at a gathering in South Korea.

Chinese Factories Slow in Early Sign of Trade War’s Toll

A slowdown in commerce between the United States and China caused by escalating tariffs was evident in a report Wednesday on manufacturing activity in April.

Retailers Fear Toy Shortages at Christmas as Tariffs Freeze Supply Chain

Toy makers and stores are freezing holiday orders, predicting shortages and higher prices. Some are consulting bankruptcy lawyers, fearing their firms won’t survive.

Uncertainty Over Trump’s Tariffs Paralyzes U.S. Businesses

The Times heard from hundreds of American companies, most of them small businesses, that face a reckoning because of President Trump’s steep import taxes.

Companies See China as a Safe Harbor Amid Trump’s Tariffs

The heavy U.S. tariffs on other Asian countries have made China a more appealing option for companies scared to make a hasty decision amid upheaval…

The Chinese Electric Vehicle Founder Who Wants In on Trump’s America

Wen Han is intent on listing Windrose’s stock in New York. He is fueled by $300 million, Chinese technology and a belief that “China doesn’t…