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China's robust counteraction to US tariffs: Aiming to protect global trade
In a bold statement, Chinese Consul General You Wenze responds to US tariffs, highlighting China's commitment to fair trade and its impact on global economic relations.
China's robust counteraction to US tariffs: Aiming to protect global trade
In a bold statement, Chinese Consul General You Wenze responds to US tariffs, highlighting China's commitment to fair trade and its impact on global economic relations.
Global shipping navigates Trump tariffs uncertainty
Cargo ships put to sea half empty, fluctuating freight rates and possible shipping route changes are some of the recent adjustments industry specialists have noted.
US threatens China with 245% tariff
The warning comes amid an escalating trade war between Washington and Beijing.
Trump's trade stance: The pressure on China following Boeing's deal
Donald Trump says China must take the initiative in trade negotiations, following accusations of Beijing reneging on a significant Boeing deal.
Luxury lies exposed: China outs US brands playing the 'Made in America' game
An online uproar is igniting on Chinese social media as influencers expose luxury American brands falsely claiming 'Made in USA' while manufacturing in China.
Global automotive industry remains in peril as sector excluded from Trump tariff pause
With Donald Trump's blanket 25% import tariff still in effect, how will the global automotive industry navigate the challenges ahead?"
Trump tariffs | Where things stand in the US-China trade war
The trade war between the United States and China continues to rapidly evolve, threatening to reshape international economic dynamics.
Markets tumble further as China hits back in US trade war
Global stock markets plummet as President Trump's tariffs trigger fierce retaliation from China, leading to significant losses across Europe and Asia.
Oil prices nosedive over trade tensions and recession worries
Oil prices take a nosedive! Brent crude has plunged below $64 per barrel, marking a dramatic drop fueled by escalating US-China trade tensions.
Equities savaged as China retaliation to Trump tariffs fans trade war
Asian stocks plunged on a market "Black Monday" after China hit back at the US. with major tariffs, escalating a trade war that many fear could lead to a recession.
Donald Trump escalates trade war with sweeping global tariffs
US President Donald Trump's latest tariffs have ignited a fierce global trade war, stirring outrage from allies and rivals alike.
China-US trade war heats up as Beijing's tariffs take effect
Beijing's tariffs on certain US agricultural goods in retaliation for President Donald Trump's latest hike on Chinese imports came into force Monday.
How would South Africa be affected if the US cuts trade relations?
South Africa’s economy is deeply intertwined with the US through trade, investment, and aid. With US-South Africa tensions rising, could South Africa lose its economic advantages?
China slaps dual-use export ban on US corporations
Boeing, Lockheed Martin and other defence contractors have been targeted.
US Ex-Treasury chief seeks TikTok buyout bid as China seethes
Steve Mnuchin, former US treasury secretary, said he was preparing a buyout bid of TikTok after the House of Representatives approved a bill either forcing them to divest from its parent company or face a ban.
Indy photojournalist Tracey Adams implores Standard Bank to ‘do the right thing’ in Independent Media dispute
Tracey Adams is an Independent Media Group photojournalist who has been with the company for nearly 30 years. She has been with Standard Bank for just as long, financing her home, insurance and daughter’s education with the bank. This bank has now decided it will close its bank account with Independent Media, but what of Tracey and the other 1,600 employees?
The royal family did nothing to stop it - Dutch King apologises for country's role in slavery
A recent research paper published in June found that Dutch royalty alone received the equivalent of €545 million (R10. 9 billion) in today's money from slave-holding colonies between 1675 and 1770.
Numsa vows to continue with Implats strike despite Labour Court granting Reagetswe temporary interdict
This follows the Labour Court granting Reagetswe Mining Group an interdict preventing Numsa members at the company from embarking on a strike until a final decision was made on the status of the broader strike.