Economist Huang Yasheng believes China’s economy is in serious trouble. That is why, he argues, Beijing is better off using its leverage over rare earths now rather than keeping it as a trump card for a potential conflict. In an interview with Table.Briefings, Huang explains why China’s leadership is struggling to reform its economic model.
By Angela Köckritz
Initial data on trade diversion from China and other countries paints a mixed picture. Imports of Chinese industrial robots are rising especially sharply.
By Table.Briefings
The Chancellor wants to meet the US President with confidence during his inaugural visit. For the EU partners, too, much will depend on whether Merz finds a rapport with Trump.
By Till Hoppe
The US government has issued new export controls targeting semiconductor design software suppliers. The measures, aimed at exports to China, reportedly also cover semiconductor-related chemicals, butane and ethane, machine tools and aerospace equipment.
By Leonardo Pape
The European Commission has officially launched negotiations for a free trade agreement with the United Arab Emirates (UAE). A first technical meeting between the negotiating teams is scheduled for June.
By Table.Briefings
After a phone call on Sunday evening, US President Trump postponed the threatened 50 percent tariff to July. Brussels is careful not to escalate its response to Trump's threats. The preparation of countermeasures is likely to be accelerated, however.
By Table.Briefings
China's head of government Li Qiang called for closer cooperation with Indonesia in Jakarta. For Beijing, good relations with the ASEAN states are an essential element in the global trade dispute.
By Marcel Grzanna
Li had just been appointed as the country’s new trade representative. At the US-China Economic Summit in Switzerland, the seasoned diplomat successfully demonstrated his negotiation skills. In the coming weeks, he will play a prominent role in shaping Sino-American relations.
By Redaktion Table
China exported more than expected in April despite the announced US tariffs. This could strengthen Beijing's negotiating position in the short term. However, the import data does not bode well for China's domestic consumption.
By Manuel Liu
Hopes are fading in the EU that the US President will largely withdraw his tariffs. In that case, the Europeans could target US goods worth EUR 95 billion euros. Meanwhile, Trump and Starmer announce a trade agreement.
By Till Hoppe
