Trade War

Tensions between the U.S. and China are intensifying as both countries discuss tariffs and trade restrictions in 2025 and beyond, with the U.S. focusing on Chinese imports while China is responding with duties on American goods and export limitations.

Timeline

2025 January

Trump’s 2nd term: Key changes China can expect

Sweeping tariffs and the battle for AI supremacy are at the forefront of China’s concerns regarding Trump’s presidency.

Bethanie Ryder

January 20, 2025

Macro News Trade War

Trump’s TikTok lifeline comes with tariff warning

President combines 75-day reprieve for embattled Chinese app with threat of 100% tariffs, signaling complex path ahead for US-China relations.

Steve Price

January 21, 2025

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Technology News Trade War

China car exports growth plummets

Chinese automakers face growing resistance abroad despite unused capacity, prompting a shift to domestic sales and overseas production.

Steve Price

January 25, 2025

Hard Luxury News Trade War

February

US shoppers use Chinese social media to dodge tariffs

From luxury resellers to everyday shoppers, Americans are tapping Chinese social media to build shadow supply chains around Trump’s latest trade barriers.

Bethanie Ryder

February 3, 2025

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Macro News Trade War

March

US-China trade war reality: The missing $158 billion

Federal Reserve research shows Americans are buying more Chinese goods than reported, and proposed tariff expansions could lead to significant price hikes in retail.

Steve Price

March 2, 2025

Macro Finance Trade War

April

Calvin Klein owner PVH sees sales slump ending in 2025

Despite facing challenges in North America and being blacklisted in China amidst trade tensions, Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger's parent company projects flat to positive sales growth, exceeding analyst forecasts.