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Talk of the town | Agriculture

Trade war: US farmers don’t sell the bean

China plays a trump card in the trade war and puts US soybean farmers in trouble. The leverage from Beijing comes as no surprise.

By Andreas Landwehr

News | India

Report: World Bank warns of slump in growth in South Asia

The World Bank has lowered its growth forecast for South Asia in 2026 to the lowest level in 25 years. Reasons include the US tariffs on Indian exports. The effects of AI on the labor market are also a factor.

By Fabian Peltsch

News | Customs duties

Imports: USA more dependent on EU than China

A study by IW Cologne shows that the USA is more dependent on imports from the EU than from China. According to the authors of the study, a more confident stance would have been possible in the tariff negotiations with the USA.

By Julia Fiedler

News | Trade dispute

TikTok: USA announces agreement

The dispute over the future of the Chinese video platform TikTok in the USA has apparently been settled after around a year. The details of the agreement will be announced on Friday.

By Marcel Grzanna

Feature | Geopolitics

Diplomacy: Phase of reflection

The Chinese and Americans are using the month of September for lively exchanges at the highest level. Ministers talk here and there, Xi and Trump will speak on the phone on Friday. However, risks cannot be discussed away in a hurry.

By Marcel Grzanna

News | Diplomacy

Talks in Madrid: Template for summit meeting

Chinese and US government representatives are meeting for the fourth time in four months to seek a solution. The meeting in Madrid could lay the groundwork for a successful summit between head of state Xi and President Trump.

By Marcel Grzanna

News | Car industry

BYD: Local production in Europe within three years

In two to three years, BYD wants to manufacture e-cars entirely in Europe. In the short term, however, China's industry leader is relying on the success of its plug-in hybrids.

By Fabian Peltsch