Trump knows exactly what his China trade war means

Trump knows exactly what his China trade war means

Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” on April 2, 2025, marked the formal launch of sweeping global tariffs, capping months of escalatory announcements since returning to office. Amplifying the economic nationalism of his first term, it marks the culmination of Trump’s decades-old advocacy for raising tariffs and reviving American industry. His latest push builds on more than […] The post Trump knows exactly what his China trade war means appeared fir…

China expert Gordon Chang says regime there is 'caving' to Trump * WorldNetDaily * by Bob Unruh

U.S. president's tariff war aimed at equalizing trade worldwide

Tariffs, Transfer Pricing, and Trade Chaos: This Is Not a Drill

On April 2, 2025, President Donald Trump announced sweeping new tariffs on virtually all US imports—a move that sent shockwaves through global supply chains, tax departments, and corporate boardrooms. Dubbed “Liberation Day,” the plan imposed a universal 10% tariff on all imported goods, with sharply higher country-specific rates—including up to 54% for China, and significant hikes for the EU, Vietnam, Taiwan, Japan, and India. In just two weeks…

Trump’s 2025 Trade War Is Undermining Climate Progress

By Jean Philippe, Board Advisor for Corporate Governance and Sustainability at Ultima Markets The 2025 U.S.–China trade war is becoming more than an economic conflict — it is accelerating climate risks. New U.S. tariffs on clean technologies such as electric vehicles, solar panels, and batteries are disrupting the global clean energy transition. We’re already seeing the consequences: higher emissions, delayed renewable energy projects, increased…

Candriam's Nadège Dufossé provides update on asset allocations following US tariffs - Wealth DFM

April 2025 marks a turning point in the global economic narrative. In the wake of the United States’ sharp tariff escalation – dubbed “Liberation Day” – investors are confronting the ripple effects of a protectionist revival. These tariffs, presented as trade remedies, represent in effect a new tax burden on American households and corporates. The average tariff rate on US imports is now around 20%, up from 2.5% at the end of 2024. We identify t…