Shein and Temu, two prominent Chinese e-commerce platforms, have recently increased prices across various product categories for U.S. consumers. This adjustment is a direct response to the Trump administration's new tariff policies, including a 145% levy on Chinese imports and the elimination of the "de minimis" exemption, which previously allowed
The Trump administration’s recent signals that it may ease tariffs on certain auto parts before the self-imposed May 3 deadline has sent ripples across the global automotive industry. While this appears to be a gesture of flexibility amid an escalating trade war with China, it also underscores the high-stakes balancing
The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced the imposition of tariffs reaching up to 3,521% on solar panel imports from four Southeast Asian countries: Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Thailand. This decision follows a year-long investigation into allegations that Chinese manufacturers were circumventing existing tariffs by routing their products through these
The U.S. government’s recent decision to impose new fees on Chinese-built vessels marks a significant escalation in the ongoing trade and industrial rivalry between the world’s two largest economies. According to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), the action targets what it describes as “unreasonable and discriminatory practices”
On April 15, 2025, the global shipping industry witnessed a defining moment with the delivery of the "CMA CGM SEINE"—the world’s first and largest 24,000 TEU LNG dual-fuel container vessel—built by China State Shipbuilding Corporation’s Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding in Shanghai. The ship’s massive scale, combined with cutting-edge green technology, makes it
Following the U.S. government's dramatic increase in tariffs—reaching as high as 145% on certain Chinese goods—China's export engine appears to be faltering. Data from the Chinese Ministry of Transport shows that the week following April 10 saw a 9.7% drop in cargo throughput across major ports, a sharp contrast to
On April 13, President Donald Trump publicly denied rumors of relaxing tariffs on Chinese imports, reaffirming that semiconductor and smartphone components will remain subject to the current 20% fentanyl-related tariffs. The reclassification of these products into different tariff categories, he emphasized, does not equate to policy softening. Trump’s message was
In a major shift in trade policy, the White House has officially announced that beginning May 2, 2025, small packages valued at $800 or less originating from China or Hong Kong will no longer be exempt from import duties. This change marks a significant escalation in the ongoing U.S.-China trade
