President Donald Trump's executive order is intended to blunt Chinas maritime dominance by offering new funding streams to support U.S. shipbuilding, according to an official.
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US-China Trade War Intensifies With No End in Sight
On April 9, Trump ratcheted up pressure on China, raising the import duty to 125%, even as he announced a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs for dozens of other trade partners.
April 9, 2025China Raises Its Retaliatory Tariff on US to 84%
China again vowed to fight to the end April 9 in an escalating trade war with the U.S. as it announced it would raise tariffs on American goods to 84% from April 10.
April 9, 2025US Vows to Shield Panama Canal From China Threat
Pete Hegseth's visit comes amid tensions over President Trumps assertions that the U.S. is being overcharged to use the Panama Canal and that China has influence over its operations.
April 8, 2025Trump Schedules Tariff Talks but Plans 104% Hit on China
Hopes for President Donald Trump to strike a last-minute deal with China on tariffs appeared distant.
April 8, 2025Panama Auditor Says Port Operator Owes Millions
Panamas top auditor accused port operator CK Hutchison of wrongdoing, providing a potential path for the country to wrest control of canal facilities caught in a U.S.-China tug-of-war.
April 8, 2025China Says It Will Fight to the End on Trump Tariffs
China said April 8 it would fight to the end and take countermeasures to safeguard its own interests after President Donald Trump threatened an additional 50% tariff on Chinese imports.
April 8, 2025Xi Declares China Ready to Fight Trumps Trade Tariffs
President Xi Jinpings decision to quickly retaliate against Donald Trumps sweeping tariffs sent the world a clear message: If the U.S. wants a trade war, China is ready to fight.
April 7, 2025Trump Threatens 50% Additional Tariffs on China
President Donald Trump threatened additional tariffs of 50% on China on April 7, raising fresh concerns that his drive to rebalance the global economy could lead to a trade war.
April 7, 2025China Hits Back With 34% Tariff on Imports of All US Goods
China announced April 4 that it will impose a 34% tariff on imports of all U.S. products beginning April 10, part of a flurry of retaliatory measures following the U.S. slate of tariffs.
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