Our China Perspective column is written by authors from the People's Republic. There, Donald Trump's behavior is perceived as an entertainment factor. But now a growing number of Chinese are confronted with a sobering reality.
By Redaktion Table
Washington imposes tariffs on steel and aluminum imports – and reacts with harsh words to the EU's countermeasures. The Trump administration's real goal could be a weaker US dollar.
By Till Hoppe
Trump plans to issue a US executive order demanding port fees from ships that have a connection to China. This would affect all shipping companies worldwide that use Chinese-built freighters.
By Ning Wang
Just in time for the special summit, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen presents options on how the armaments efforts of the member states could be supported. An instrument based on the model of the SURE program is to play an important role in this.
By Stephan Israel
US President Donald Trump has closed several entry points for Chinese investments in the United States. Digital technologies, dual-use goods, raw materials and critical infrastructure in America are to be hermetically sealed off from Chinese capital. This is likely to have significant consequences for the EU.
By Marcel Grzanna
In his inaugural speech, the new US Secretary of Energy Chris Wright cited the German energy transition as a cautionary example. However, the figures he cited are largely incorrect, not very conclusive and incomplete, as our fact check shows.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
In a video conference arranged at short notice, the EU trade ministers discussed the US President's tariff threats. According to one diplomat, the EU is "determined to react firmly". However, the aim is de-escalation.
By Marc Winkelmann
As announced, China has submitted a formal complaint to the WTO against Trump's new tariffs. Washington's measures are incompatible with the rules of the trade organization.
By Fabian Peltsch
Washington sees Beijing as one of the main culprits for the USA's fentanyl problem. As a result, an additional ten percent import duty will apply to all Chinese exports to the country from Tuesday. China reacts with pique and recommends that the USA look for other solutions.
By Marcel Grzanna
Most US oil and gas executives do not want to expand production. Analysts expect falling prices, which contradicts Trump's hopes for "energy dominance" and an expansion of production.
By Nico Beckert
