China, Trump and Tariffs

Why China Is Worried About Trump’s Tariffs on Mexico
China’s exports to developing markets have soared, opening indirect routes to the U.S. market that officials in Beijing worry may be closed under pressure from President Trump.
Trump Tariffs Linked to Fentanyl Have China Throwing Rhetorical Elbows
Hi, this is Colum Murphy in Beijing, where Chinese officials are throwing a few sharp elbows in their running rivalry with the US.
Trump's tariffs could push U.S. allies elsewhere — including China and India
U.S. tariffs could push allies to forge closer relationships with other countries like China and India, according to former U.S. diplomat Wendy Cutler.
China is taking issue with Trump’s move to link tariffs to fentanyl
U.S. President Donald Trump threw a curve ball at China by linking the fentanyl issue to his tariffs on imports. The Chinese government is swinging back.
Economic Expert: China is laughing all the way to the bank on Trump’s tariff policy
Rana Foroohar and Shermichael Singleton debate the merits and the end game of President Trump’s tariffs. Foroohar says she isn’t against tariffs but there needs to be a more cohesive policy with America’s allies to make it successful.
Trump Shuts Out China on Economy Talks
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning called for "dialogue and consultation on the basis of equality and mutual respect."
China strikes back at Trump tariffs with 15% levies targeting US farmers
China is retaliating against President Donald Trump’s tariffs on China by imposing additional 15% taxes on key American farm products, including chicken, pork, soybeans and beef.
China says U.S. owes ‘big thank you’ on fentanyl, urges talks
Officials from China’s Foreign Ministry and the Ministry of Public Security said in a briefing the country has achieved success in controlling the drugs and done all it can for the U.S.
S.F.’s top Chinese diplomat criticizes Trump's tariffs and denies China's to blame for fentanyl crisis
In response to an escalating trade war between the U.S. and China, the Chinese Consul General in San Francisco issued a sharp condemnation Wednesday of U.S. President Donald Trump’s new tariffs on all Chinese imports and his targeting of China over the fentanyl overdose crisis.
China Feb bank lending slows more than expected as US tariffs add to uncertainty
New bank lending in China tumbled more than expected in February from a record high the previous month, even as policymakers ...
No, China didn't 'cancel' US beef amid tariffs tit-for-tat
China raised tariffs on beef imported from the U.S. in March 2025 after the Trump administration raised tariffs on all imports from China.
China’s Tariffs on U.S. Agricultural Products Take Effect
The Chinese government announced the tariffs last week, shortly after President Trump raised tariffs on Chinese products for ...
Vance touts Trump tariffs while touring plastics maker in Michigan, slams firms who sold out US to ‘literal slave’ labor in China
BAY CITY, Mich. — Vice President JD Vance defended President Trump’s tariff approach on Friday, saying the US government needs to “fight back” against countries like China who use “literal slaves” in ...
China's retaliatory tariffs are a direct hit to U.S. farmers
Here are the products subject to China's retaliatory tariffs, and how U.S. farmers are reacting to Trump's trade policy.
Xiaomi, Geely, China EV Makers to Show Resilience Despite Tariffs
Xiaomi Corp., Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd., NIO Inc. and Xpeng Inc. will show how resilient China’s electric-vehicle sector ...
G-7 overlooks Trump’s brash insults to find agreement on Russia, China
The G-7’s show of unity in Quebec papered over Trump’s dismissiveness of Canada as a sovereign country and threats to impose ...
BMW's China problem isn't going away — and Trump's trade war may make things worse
The German luxury carmaker said net profits tanked by more than a third last year, and warned that 2025 was also likely to be ...