Giddy up… President Trump has fulfilled another campaign promise to confront China and hold firm. As promised, three decades of Donald Trump’s intense commitment to stop the exfiltration of Amerian wealth is on display today – When you plant your tree in another man’s orchard don’t be surprised when you end up paying for your […]
Beijing Vows Retaliation…
China Bids on Washington Metro Contracts…
Chinese Goods Account for Less Than 2 Percent of U.S. Consumer Spending…
U.S. Blocks China Mobile from Offering Service in America…
NO DEAL – CHINA DEPARTS EARLY AS NEGOTIATIONS END…
Details of Beijing Reversal Surface – China Said: ‘trust us’ – USTR Lighthizer said: ‘go spit’…
USTR Robert Lighthizer has filed the official notification with the federal register for the increase in Section 301 tariffs from 10% to 25% effective Friday (full pdf below). Additionally Reuters has exclusive details of the collapse in U.S-China trade talks. As most CTH readers are aware, Lighthizer has focused heavily on the enforcement mechanisms within […]
USTR China Tariffs – Federal Register Notification…
Markets Re-Plunge as Lighthizer Confirms Tariff-Hikes After China Reneges on Promises…
While a Chinese delegation is still scheduled to visit Washington as planned this week, with talks to take place Thursday and Friday, U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer told reporters Monday that the Trump administration plans to increase duties on Chinese imports at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, accusing Beijing of backpedaling on commitments it made during […]