US-China trade

Castlery to open first US store in New York, targets 8 to 12 stores in key global cities by 2029

To mitigate the impact of US tariffs, the furniture brand has diversified its supply chain, while expanding into the UK and Canada

Apple CEO Tim Cook speaks at the China Development Forum in Beijing, China, March 22, 2026.

China positions itself as a stable economic force amid global uncertainty at Beijing forum

More US corporate leaders travelled to Beijing for the conference this year

US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping leaving a bilateral meeting in Busan, South Korea, in October 2025.
NEWS ANALYSIS

Delay in Trump’s China visit gives both sides time to hammer out trade deal

The US president’s request to delay his trip to China came just hours after officials from both sides met in Paris for trade talks

The postponement of Trump-Xi summit hits pause on the retooling of bilateral relations just as US-China concluded high-stakes trade talks in Paris.
NEWS ANALYSIS

Trump’s summit delay casts pall over US-China trade truce

Experts say bilateral ties will survive the scheduling setback

Trump has sought to raise pressure on other economies to provide resources to help secure the Strait of Hormuz and ensure the safe passage of tankers and other vessels.

Trump says he asked China to delay Xi summit due to Iran war

The decision to put off the summit may not be a major disappointment for Beijing

US President Donald Trump (left) and Chinese President Xi Jinping are set to meet for three days from Mar 31 to Apr 2.
THE BOTTOM LINE

Deals over principles: Trump’s China gambit in the shadow of Iran

Can the two great powers arrive at an agreement at the upcoming bilateral summit in Beijing?

Trump and Xi could meet three other times this year, including at a China-hosted Apec summit in November.

US, China economic chiefs meet in Paris to clear path for Trump-Xi summit

Analysts see little prospect for a trade breakthrough amid shortened preparations due to the Iran war

China was named as one of the trading partners targeted by the US when it unveiled on Wednesday investigations into excess industrial capacity and forced labour.

China slams US trade probe ahead of Paris talks

China is conducting an assessment of the probes

The new US tariff regime, which is set to remain in place at least until July, could provide a window of opportunity for some Chinese factories.
NEWS ANALYSIS

US tariff reprieve sparks scramble, and scepticism, in China’s export hubs

Scepticism reflects concerns over trajectory of US-China ties

Outbound shipments from China grew 21.8% in US dollar terms in the January-to-February period.

China’s exports turbocharge into 2026 after record-breaking year

Trade surplus tops expectations, reaching US$213.6 billion in first two months