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China hits US with retaliatory tariffs as trade war threat grows

China has hit the US with retaliatory tariffs on a series on products including soybeans, chicken, beef and pork, of up to 15%, after the US decided to impose further 10% tariffs on Chinese imports as of March 4; the US has also slapped tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada.

March 04, 2025

US eyes sovereign wealth fund

Scott Bessent, the treasury secretary, and Howard Lutnick, the secretary of commerce, will submit a proposal to president Trump within 90 days.

February 04, 2025

Japanese equities rebound after rout; Fed cut in spotlight as US recession fears spread

Market turmoil likely to continue after BOJ’s hike, the US Fed’s decision to hold rates, and mixed data about the health of the world’s largest economy.

August 06, 2024

US tariffs on China’s cleantech exports could spark more action

Analysts see limited initial market impact, but there is concern over the precedent, which other countries might follow in the future, negatively impacting equity risk premiums.

May 21, 2024

US capital flight from China will take years to reverse: experts

Washington’s policies to curb US investment in China has impacted assets under management in several large funds, and a shift in flows could take years, despite the upcoming US election.

May 07, 2024

Emerging market debt risks drive US, China to work together

As 28 countries, including Pakistan, Laos and Sri Lanka, suffer from a debt trap, despite past criticism and amid high US interest rates, Washington is asking China to help mitigate the debt risks.

March 05, 2024

The US Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) – is it the “black hole” set to swallow ESG investment?

Recent legislation aimed at making the United States a clean energy powerhouse is so vast that it threatens to skew the ESG investment landscape. How will Asia respond?

July 25, 2023

Exclusive interview with SGX on NYSE tie-up

FinanceAsia talks to SGX head of global sales and origination, Pol de Win, on the exchange’s efforts to become a venue of choice when global markets recover.

August 02, 2022

Could GoTo abandon plans for a US listing?

Experts are divided on whether the recent success of Bukalapak could prompt GoTo to pursue a standalone Indonesia listing.

October 26, 2021

Q&A: TH Capital on why autonomous driving has regained its momentum

Self-driving truck company TuSimple has closed its $215 million Series D round of funding. We speak with the financial advisor on that deal about the development of the market.

September 18, 2019