US-China trade agreement

There has been some scepticism about the viability of IPEF given the lack of market access commitments.

Asian stocks climbed and the yen retreated after President Donald Trump said that the US-China trade deal is intact, easing doubts sparked by reported comments from a senior adviser.

As the US-China bilateral relationship spirals into greater acrimony, investors brace themselves for a new Cold War.

Stocks slid and U.S. equity futures retreated as investors braced for tensions between Washington and Beijing to escalate after China announced plans to impose a national security law on Hong Kong.

China reiterated a pledge to implement the first phase of its trade deal with the U.S. despite setbacks from the coronavirus outbreak, and as tensions escalate between the world’s two biggest economies.

Global trade is likely to contact by a third this year due to Covid-19 related measures : World Trade Organization (WTO).

This Valentine’s Day, China will be extending an olive branch and lowering its punitive tariffs on American goods

Fixing the injustices of past trade deals is “probably the biggest reason why I ran for president,” says President Donald Trump.

As the US and China conclude their ‘phase one’ discussions, is the end to the trade war really in sight?

(Dec 23): China cut import tariffs on a wide range of goods including food, consumer items and parts for manufacturing smart-phones, continuing Beijing’s drive to lower trade barriers and spur domestic demand.