African exporters and the business community have welcomed the elimination of customs duties on exports to China,and companies are already preparing to access this vast market of more than 1.4 billion consumers.China...African exporters and the business community have welcomed the elimination of customs duties on exports to China,and companies are already preparing to access this vast market of more than 1.4 billion consumers.China’s new tariff policy is intended to boost trade flows in favour of African economies.“This zero-tariff policy towards Africa aims to open a new chapter in the annals of Sino-African solidarity,”said Wang Yi,China’s minister of foreign affairs,during a press conference held on the sidelines of the Two Sessions held in March.展开更多
India’s temporary duty-free window for cotton imports has officially closed,with the government reinstating an 11%import tariff effective January 1,2026.The tax exemption,which expired on December 31,2025 without ext...India’s temporary duty-free window for cotton imports has officially closed,with the government reinstating an 11%import tariff effective January 1,2026.The tax exemption,which expired on December 31,2025 without extension,marks a return to the previous tariff framework-a policy shift expected to raise costs for the domestic textile industry and potentially trigger ripple effects across global cotton trade.展开更多
The U.S.administration's decision tounilaterally impose sweeping tariff increas-es on tmported goods represents a signifi-cant challenge to the existing global tradingsystem,which has long been structuredaround mu...The U.S.administration's decision tounilaterally impose sweeping tariff increas-es on tmported goods represents a signifi-cant challenge to the existing global tradingsystem,which has long been structuredaround multilateral(WTO),regional,andbilateral(FTA)trade agreements.展开更多
On February 1,U.S.President Donald Trump signed an executive order imposing a 10 percent tariff on imports from China.The move aligns with his“America First”trade policy,aiming to reduce the U.S.trade deficit,bring ...On February 1,U.S.President Donald Trump signed an executive order imposing a 10 percent tariff on imports from China.The move aligns with his“America First”trade policy,aiming to reduce the U.S.trade deficit,bring manufacturing back to the U.S.,and deliver on promises he made during his presidential campaign.展开更多
The United States’tariff policy implemented under the framework of“reciprocal tariffs”has aroused widespread attention in the international community,and has had complex impacts on global trade.This policy not only...The United States’tariff policy implemented under the framework of“reciprocal tariffs”has aroused widespread attention in the international community,and has had complex impacts on global trade.This policy not only has an impact on Chinese enterprises but also brings adjustments to global industrial chains,with varying perspectives from the international community.Based on an analysis of Sino-U.S.economic and trade relations,this paper structures the logic behind it and uses case studies for comparison to analyze the impact of U.S.tariff policies on Chinese companies.It explores how Chinese enterprises can respond to the negative effects of these tariffs.The study finds that in the face of U.S.tariff policies,Chinese enterprises will experience increased direct costs and forced supply chain adjustments.Therefore,the conclusion is drawn that companies need to address the impact of U.S.tariff policies through four aspects:Supply chain restructuring,market diversification,technological innovation,and compliance management.展开更多
The U.S.imposition of high tariffs on Chinese goods has triggered short-term strains on China’s exports.At the same time,it has also accelerated its strategic pivot toward technological self-reliance,regional integra...The U.S.imposition of high tariffs on Chinese goods has triggered short-term strains on China’s exports.At the same time,it has also accelerated its strategic pivot toward technological self-reliance,regional integration,and domestic demand expansion.展开更多
The ongoing global tariff war,has left no country unscathed.China,in particular,has been significantly impacted,but it is far from alone in bearing the brunt of these trade tensions.
On April 2,the United States announced the implementation of the so-called“reciprocal tariffs”plan.Combined with factors such as the OPEC+plan to increase production starting in May,this led to a continuous plunge i...On April 2,the United States announced the implementation of the so-called“reciprocal tariffs”plan.Combined with factors such as the OPEC+plan to increase production starting in May,this led to a continuous plunge in the benchmark oil prices of WTI and Brent over the subsequent three trading days.Despite the significant impact of the United States’“reciprocal tariffs”plan on the global political and economic landscape,the fundamental dynamics of supply and demand remain the decisive factors in the fluctuations of international oil prices.The current trend of international oil price fluctuations is still primarily driven by the supply side,with both supply and demand factors playing a role.Investment,costs,and resource constraints on the supply side do not allow for a significant increase in crude oil production,while“consumption rigidity”on the demand side does not permit a significant decrease in crude oil demand.As a result,International oil prices are expected to fluctuate in the short term,but a significant decline is unlikely to be sustained in the near to medium term.In this context,Chinese oil companies should focus on four key areas to ensure the security of national oil and gas supplies:first,promoting high-quality increases in domestic oil and gas reserves and production;second,steadily strengthening the acquisition of overseas oil and gas resources;third,continuously driving innovation in oil and gas exploration and development technologies;fourth,enhancing the capacity for domestic oil and gas reserves in an orderly manner.展开更多
On April 2,U.S.President Trump slapped“reciprocal tariffs”on over 100 global trading partners,hitting nine ASEAN member states hard.Alarmingly,even the UN-designated Least Developed Countries(LDCs)were not spared.Th...On April 2,U.S.President Trump slapped“reciprocal tariffs”on over 100 global trading partners,hitting nine ASEAN member states hard.Alarmingly,even the UN-designated Least Developed Countries(LDCs)were not spared.These included Cambodia,where nearly 20 percent of the population lives below the poverty line,facing a 49 percent tariff;Laos,with a poverty rate near 20 percent,facing 48 percent;and Myanmar,which recently suffered a devastating earthquake,facing 44 percent.展开更多
After Donald Trump returned to the White House,the U.S.government launched a host of measures of“tariff wars”.In addition to announcing tariffs on goods imported to the United States from Canada,Mexico and China,the...After Donald Trump returned to the White House,the U.S.government launched a host of measures of“tariff wars”.In addition to announcing tariffs on goods imported to the United States from Canada,Mexico and China,the government also imposed trade restrictions on specific industries including steel,aluminum and copper,as well as advanced plan for“reciprocal tariffs”.Donald Trump claimed that a“tariff war”would correct trade imbalances,boost government revenue and promote the reshoring of manufacturing to the United States.By leveraging tariffs,the U.S.also attempts to achieve goals in border security,illegal immigration and fentanyl control.Undoubtedly at a central position in Trump’s second term in office,the“tariff war”will exert impacts far beyond economic and trade policies and upon the direction of China-U.S.relations.展开更多
The US market for women's synthetic trou-sers is characterised by intense competition,with Asian countries playing a dominant role in exports.This analysis delves into the market performance of leading exporters,a...The US market for women's synthetic trou-sers is characterised by intense competition,with Asian countries playing a dominant role in exports.This analysis delves into the market performance of leading exporters,assessing key indicators such as export values,revealed comparative advantage(RCA).unit value realisation(UVR),and the effect of tariff rates.展开更多
文摘African exporters and the business community have welcomed the elimination of customs duties on exports to China,and companies are already preparing to access this vast market of more than 1.4 billion consumers.China’s new tariff policy is intended to boost trade flows in favour of African economies.“This zero-tariff policy towards Africa aims to open a new chapter in the annals of Sino-African solidarity,”said Wang Yi,China’s minister of foreign affairs,during a press conference held on the sidelines of the Two Sessions held in March.
文摘India’s temporary duty-free window for cotton imports has officially closed,with the government reinstating an 11%import tariff effective January 1,2026.The tax exemption,which expired on December 31,2025 without extension,marks a return to the previous tariff framework-a policy shift expected to raise costs for the domestic textile industry and potentially trigger ripple effects across global cotton trade.
文摘The U.S.administration's decision tounilaterally impose sweeping tariff increas-es on tmported goods represents a signifi-cant challenge to the existing global tradingsystem,which has long been structuredaround multilateral(WTO),regional,andbilateral(FTA)trade agreements.
文摘On February 1,U.S.President Donald Trump signed an executive order imposing a 10 percent tariff on imports from China.The move aligns with his“America First”trade policy,aiming to reduce the U.S.trade deficit,bring manufacturing back to the U.S.,and deliver on promises he made during his presidential campaign.
文摘The United States’tariff policy implemented under the framework of“reciprocal tariffs”has aroused widespread attention in the international community,and has had complex impacts on global trade.This policy not only has an impact on Chinese enterprises but also brings adjustments to global industrial chains,with varying perspectives from the international community.Based on an analysis of Sino-U.S.economic and trade relations,this paper structures the logic behind it and uses case studies for comparison to analyze the impact of U.S.tariff policies on Chinese companies.It explores how Chinese enterprises can respond to the negative effects of these tariffs.The study finds that in the face of U.S.tariff policies,Chinese enterprises will experience increased direct costs and forced supply chain adjustments.Therefore,the conclusion is drawn that companies need to address the impact of U.S.tariff policies through four aspects:Supply chain restructuring,market diversification,technological innovation,and compliance management.
文摘The U.S.imposition of high tariffs on Chinese goods has triggered short-term strains on China’s exports.At the same time,it has also accelerated its strategic pivot toward technological self-reliance,regional integration,and domestic demand expansion.
文摘The ongoing global tariff war,has left no country unscathed.China,in particular,has been significantly impacted,but it is far from alone in bearing the brunt of these trade tensions.
文摘On April 2,the United States announced the implementation of the so-called“reciprocal tariffs”plan.Combined with factors such as the OPEC+plan to increase production starting in May,this led to a continuous plunge in the benchmark oil prices of WTI and Brent over the subsequent three trading days.Despite the significant impact of the United States’“reciprocal tariffs”plan on the global political and economic landscape,the fundamental dynamics of supply and demand remain the decisive factors in the fluctuations of international oil prices.The current trend of international oil price fluctuations is still primarily driven by the supply side,with both supply and demand factors playing a role.Investment,costs,and resource constraints on the supply side do not allow for a significant increase in crude oil production,while“consumption rigidity”on the demand side does not permit a significant decrease in crude oil demand.As a result,International oil prices are expected to fluctuate in the short term,but a significant decline is unlikely to be sustained in the near to medium term.In this context,Chinese oil companies should focus on four key areas to ensure the security of national oil and gas supplies:first,promoting high-quality increases in domestic oil and gas reserves and production;second,steadily strengthening the acquisition of overseas oil and gas resources;third,continuously driving innovation in oil and gas exploration and development technologies;fourth,enhancing the capacity for domestic oil and gas reserves in an orderly manner.
文摘On April 2,U.S.President Trump slapped“reciprocal tariffs”on over 100 global trading partners,hitting nine ASEAN member states hard.Alarmingly,even the UN-designated Least Developed Countries(LDCs)were not spared.These included Cambodia,where nearly 20 percent of the population lives below the poverty line,facing a 49 percent tariff;Laos,with a poverty rate near 20 percent,facing 48 percent;and Myanmar,which recently suffered a devastating earthquake,facing 44 percent.
文摘After Donald Trump returned to the White House,the U.S.government launched a host of measures of“tariff wars”.In addition to announcing tariffs on goods imported to the United States from Canada,Mexico and China,the government also imposed trade restrictions on specific industries including steel,aluminum and copper,as well as advanced plan for“reciprocal tariffs”.Donald Trump claimed that a“tariff war”would correct trade imbalances,boost government revenue and promote the reshoring of manufacturing to the United States.By leveraging tariffs,the U.S.also attempts to achieve goals in border security,illegal immigration and fentanyl control.Undoubtedly at a central position in Trump’s second term in office,the“tariff war”will exert impacts far beyond economic and trade policies and upon the direction of China-U.S.relations.
文摘The US market for women's synthetic trou-sers is characterised by intense competition,with Asian countries playing a dominant role in exports.This analysis delves into the market performance of leading exporters,assessing key indicators such as export values,revealed comparative advantage(RCA).unit value realisation(UVR),and the effect of tariff rates.
