China
Fans of NBA could feel impact of China trade wars
Starting Sept. 1, the U.S. government began collecting 15% on US$112 billion in Chinese imports, on a wide array of merchandise including basketball jerseys, basketball shoes, basketballs and even hoops.
World Bank urges China to open tech industries
Report calls for open markets, reduced subsidies and government involvement.
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Liberals taps Dominic Barton as ambassador to China
Larger task will be helping repair Canada’s shredded diplomatic and economic relations.
China says trade talks with US to take place in October
Officials will “conduct conscientious consultations” in mid-September to prepare.
Huawei accuses US of cyber attacks, coercing employees
Statement said US authorities launched cyber attacks “to infiltrate Huawei’s intranet and internal information systems.”
Surveys show China manufacturing demand weak amid trade war
Exports to the United States, China’s biggest market, fell 6.5% in July.
Chinese companies commit to oil sands despite setbacks
Patient capital means Chinese majors unlikely they will leave the oil sands anytime soon.
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Going global: Tornado to make its hydrovacs in China
Alberta manufacturer is going global with its advanced excavation trucks.
Trump’s inconsistent messages on China trade heighten risks
Confusing messaging on China is creating problems for American businesses.
Canadian lobster exports to China soar as US sales plunge amid tariffs
Already approaching 33 million pounds, which is nearly as much as all of 2018.
Small businesses say Trump’s stop order on China will hurt them
Revenue and profits have been hurt by the trade wars that began with Trump’s imposition of 25% tariffs.
Trump claims serious trade negotiations with China to begin
Spokesman for China’s foreign ministry said he didn’t know what Trump was talking about.
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Pompeo takes aim at China over diplomatic feud with Canada
Said the Canadian detentions and Meng’s arrest are not “morally similar’ to Kovrig and Spavor detentions in China.
China warns US tariffs will ‘escalate trade friction’
Negotiations are deadlocked over how to enforce a trade deal.
Trump flip flops on tax cuts, citing ‘strong economy’
But acknowledges his China trade policies may mean economic pain for Americans.
