Global Trade Conflict News and Market Updates
Voestalpine sees Chinese carmakers bolster Europe steel demand
European steel suppliers are adjusting to a smaller regional car market as output remains well below pre-pandemic levels and local manufacturers cut production. Voestalpine says Chinese carmakers ...
Shenzhen startups target overseas buyers as trade pressures mount
Ahead of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum in Shenzhen next week, the southern Chinese tech hub is showcasing its innovation ecosystem while local startups keep focusing on foreign ...
U.S. senators seek to preserve Nvidia China export records amid security scrutiny
Pressure is mounting on Nvidia as U.S. lawmakers intensify questions over its chip exports to China and the national security implications surrounding its leadership. Senators Elizabeth Warren and ...
Trump export control push faces delay over Nvidia chip diversion to China
The Trump administration is moving again to tighten enforcement against companies suspected of sending Nvidia chips to China through diversion channels. Internal disagreement is slowing that ...
Canada warns Trump tariffs raise business investment costs
Rising trade friction between Canada and the U.S. is adding pressure to cross-border business planning as tariff disputes continue to unsettle one of North America's biggest commercial ...
Mexico steps up steel import controls as U.S. tariff talks advance
Mexico is tightening controls on steel and aluminum imports as it seeks relief from U.S. tariffs on metals and autos under ongoing bilateral talks. The government says stricter traceability ...
German advisers warn of higher U.S. tariff risks after midterms
Germany's export outlook faces renewed trade uncertainty as Washington's protectionist stance is unlikely to ease after the U.S. midterm elections. The warning points to possible pressure on ...
Northwestern Polytechnical buys Nvidia H200 chips in China despite U.S. blacklist
Chinese institutions with military links continue to find channels to access advanced U.S. AI computing despite Washington's export restrictions. Procurement records show Northwestern ...
Iran defends proposal to restart talks as U.S. rejects preconditions
Iran says its latest proposal would shorten the timeline for restarting peace talks to as little as two days, sharpening a diplomatic standoff with the U.S. The offer replaces an earlier seven-day ...
EU manufacturers may join Chinese supply chains by 2030 as competitive pressures rise
European manufacturers face mounting pressure from Chinese rivals as trade imbalances and protectionist measures reshape the region’s industrial outlook. The warning points to a possible ...
Megaspeed links put Alice Huang at center of Nvidia export-control scrutiny
A Chinese finance executive has moved into focus in the U.S.-China artificial-intelligence chip race through her past and possible continuing ties to Singapore-based cloud company Megaspeed ...
U.S. extends Vietnam IP trade probe to February
A U.S. review of Vietnam's intellectual property protections is staying open longer as Washington examines concerns over enforcement. The extension pushes the deadline to Feb. 28 from the end of ...
China trade surplus tops $1tn as export growth keeps pressure on partners
China’s external trade imbalance keeps widening in the first 10 months of the year, putting the country on track for another annual record surplus. The latest customs figures show the surplus ...
Canada extends tariff relief as it tightens support for domestic sourcing
Canada is revising its tariff relief framework as businesses and workers continue to face pressure from U.S. tariffs and broader global uncertainty. The changes extend some relief through mid-2028 ...
U.S.-France talks address ICC concerns, Hormuz navigation and Ukraine peace efforts
Washington and Paris are discussing a broad set of geopolitical and commercial issues as both governments navigate tensions over international legal institutions, Middle East security and ...
Democrats move to challenge Trump's tariff policy in next Congress
After their midterm election victory, Democrats are preparing an early legislative and investigative push against President Donald Trump's tariffs in the next Congress. The effort centers on ...
Philippine exporters project merchandise shipments to reach $108 billion as U.S. tariff risk persists
Philippine merchandise exports are expected to keep growing in 2026, even as the pace of expansion moderates from the previous year. The outlook points to about $108 billion in shipments this ...
MITI imposes provisional anti-dumping duties on flat-rolled steel imports from China, Taiwan and Vietnam
Malaysia is tightening trade protections for its domestic steel industry by imposing provisional anti-dumping duties on certain flat-rolled products from China, Taiwan and Vietnam starting ...
U.S. Treasury presses China on Busan commitments in trade call
Washington and Beijing remain engaged in direct economic talks as both sides review implementation of the Busan arrangement. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent used a call with Chinese Vice ...
U.S. tariff backlash underscores political and economic risks for global trade policy
Protectionist trade policy is facing a sharper political test after Republican losses in the midterm elections exposed the costs of higher import duties. The fallout is extending beyond ...
Canadian cabinet makers face higher U.S. tariff pressure as duties on exports are set to double
Canadian kitchen cabinet manufacturers are confronting a sharper cost squeeze as U.S. tariffs on their products are set to rise to 50% on January 1. The planned increase is intensifying pressure ...
