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China's lending practices push Maldives toward sovereign default
Athens, March 13: The Maldives is grappling with a mounting debt crisis that threatens its economic sovereignty, as foreign exchange reserves dwindle to precarious levels while substantial debt repayments loom.
Shanghai Consulate General Pratik Mathur visits India Pavilion of Yarn Expo Spring, interacts with exhibitors
Shanghai, March 12: Pratik Mathur, Consul General of India in Shanghai, on Wednesday visited the India Pavilion of the Yarn Expo Spring 2025 and interacted with exhibitors to discuss ways to further boost Indian textile exports to the region.
US lawmakers call for crackdown on China's illegal trade practices, call for Section 301 investigation
Washington DC, March 7: Chairman John Moolenaar and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party have sent a letter to US Attorney General Pam Bondi, Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer urging them to take further action against China's illegal trade practices, according to a report from the Select Committee on CCP (SCCCP). They called for a Section 301 investigation into China's transshipment schemes.
With internal reforms, focus on manufacturing, India could benefit from Trump's tariffs: Expert
New Delhi, March 6: The tariffs that US President Donald Trump imposed on Chinese goods present a significant opportunity for India, if it undertakes internal reforms to capture a share of what China loses in exports.
US Press Secy Leavitt says President Trump 'tough' on China as US imposes tariff hikes
Washington, March 6: The White House has said that US President Donald Trump has been "very tough" on China when it came towards the imposition of tariffs on the country.
President has been very tough on China: US Press Secy Leavitt says on tariffs
Washington DC, March 6: The White House said that US President Donald Trump has been very tough on China when it came towards the imposition of tariffs on the country.
If war is what US wants, be it tariff, trade or any other, we're ready to fight : China
Beijing, March 5: China said that the US is using fentanyl as a "flimsy excuse" to raise tariffs on Chinese imports and "if war is what the US wants," be it tariff or trade war, Beijing is ready to "fight till the end."
China hits back on Trump's new tariffs; levies duty on food, other US imports
Beijing, March 4: China on Tuesday said it is imposing tariffs as much as 15 per cent on a range of food imports from the United States as Donald Trump-imposed latest tariffs came into force today.
India stocks witness bloodbath over US-China tariff threat fears; Sensex, Nifty down nearly 2%
New Delhi, February 28: Indian stock indices witnessed a bloodbath on Friday, with both Sensex and Nifty tumbling close to 2 per cent each, at the time of filing this report.
China urges US to withdraw probe into copper imports
Beijing, Feb 27: China's Ministry of Commerce on Thursday urged the United States to withdraw its Section 232 probe into copper imports as soon as possible, stating that its so-called accusation that China uses subsidies and excess capacity to undermine competition is entirely unfounded.
On Trump's possible new US-China trade deal; Beijing reiterates tariff wars produce no winners
Washington, February 20: US President Donald Trump has claimed that the "very good relationship" he enjoys with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping will make it "possible" to strike a new trade deal with China.
Newly imposed Chinese tariffs to cover US exports worth USD 23.6 billion in 2024: S&P Global Market
New Delhi, February 5: Mainland China has announced a series of targeted trade measures in response to US President Donald Trump's decision to impose a 10 per cent tariff on Chinese imports on Tuesday.
Gold hits all-time high at Rs 8,432 per gram amid geo-political uncertainties
Mumbai, Feb 5: Gold prices in India on Wednesday surged to an all-time high at Rs 8,432 per gram with an increase of Rs 1,322 as compared to Rs 8,310 on February 4, supported by safe-haven buying amid global uncertainties.
Trump to speak with Xi as China announces retaliatory tariffs
Beijing, February 5: United States President Donald Trump is set to speak with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Al Jazeera reported on Tuesday, citing Trump's top trade adviser, Peter Navarro.
US-China trade war to benefit India, say government sources
By Shailesh Yadav, New Delhi, February 4: The trade war between the US and China is going to benefit India, government sources told ANI.
China announces retaliatory tariffs on US, to impose 15 pc tariff on coal, LNG; 10 pc on crude oil
Beijing, February 4: After the US government announced a 10 per cent tariff on all Chinese goods exported to America, China on Tuesday imposed additional tariffs on various US goods, including a 15 per cent tariff on coal and liquefied natural gas, and a 10 per cent tariff on crude oil starting from February 10.
China denounces US's tariffs, says they are open for talks
Beijing, February 2: China has strongly denounced US President Donald Trump's decision of imposing tariffs, while also leaving the door open for talks to avoid a deepening conflict, Al Jazeera reported on Sunday.
Trump doubles down on tariff needs, cites trade deficits with Canada, Mexico, China;
Washington DC, February 2: US President Donald Trump on Sunday criticised the trade deficits that the US has with Canada, Mexico, China, and argued that America should no longer "subsidise" other countries, and urged businesses to manufacture domestically to avoid tariffs.
Trump imposes 25 per cent tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico, 10 per cent on China
Washington DC, February 2: United States President Donald Trump has announced a 25 per cent tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico, as well as a 10 per cent tariff on goods from China, citing concerns over illegal immigration and the smuggling of drugs, including fentanyl.
Trump imposes 25 per cent tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico, 10 per cent on China
Washington DC, February 2: United States President Donald Trump has announced a 25 per cent tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico, as well as a 10 per cent tariff on goods from China, citing concerns over illegal immigration and the smuggling of drugs, including fentanyl.
Donald Trump criticises 'unfair' trade relationship with China, stresses on 'level playing field'
Washington, Jan 24: US President Donald Trump, affirmed hope of having a "very good relationship" with China under his administration, while also stressing the need to have a "level-playing field" regarding the trade situation.
Trump announces potential tariffs on Chinese imports as early as next week
Washington, January 23: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced that the first phase of US tariffs on Chinese imports could be implemented as soon as next week, as reported by Radio Free Asia.
Trump tariff hikes on Chinese goods may hit Indian exporters: Crisil Report
New Delhi, January 17: Trade restrictions planned by the incoming US President Donald Trump could lead to aggressive exports by China to other Asian markets, including India, according to a report by Crisil.
US Treasury Secretary-designate criticises China's economic practices, proposes sanctions on Iran
Washington DC, January 17: The US Treasury Secretary-designate Scott Bessent on Thursday emphasised the need to balance free trade with fair trade, noting that the current global trade dynamics have heavily impacted American workers.
US Senator Tom Cotton calls for repeal of China's permanent normal trade relations status
Washington DC, January 14: US Senator Tom Cotton has criticised China's Permanent Normal Trade Relations (PNTR) status, highlighting its detrimental impact on both the US economy and national security.
China proposes export controls on critical EV technology
Hong Kong, January 4: China is planning to impose new export restrictions on technologies used to extract minerals vital for the global electric vehicle (EV) industry, signalling an escalation in its ongoing tech rivalry with the United States, CNN reported.