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Trade war

Opinion

Rare earths export controls: Why Germany can breathe easy for the moment

In its reaction to the latest US tariffs, China is turning its attention to rare earths. According to Jost Wübbeke, the EU must also fear for its raw material security. The end of globalization caused by Trump's tariff war could lead to "everyone fighting for themselves and the world's raw materials".

By Redaktion Table

Feature

Trump tariffs: 20% on EU products

In a dramatic escalation of the trade conflict, the US President is imposing tariffs on all its trading partners. Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warned that the EU would apply countermeasures and would not accept dumping through trade diversion.

By Table.Briefings

News

Trade dispute: EU states strive for unity.

Member States and the EU Commission are gearing up for Donald Trump's latest tariff salvo. It is still unclear what exactly the US President has in mind.

By Till Hoppe

Hapag-Lloyd
Feature

Trade war: Why Trump is not to blame for US port fees

Outrageous port fees for Chinese container ships sound like Donald Trump. However, the United States has actually been considering introducing them for a year now. One thing is clear: The fees would change the global trade flow, and consumers would bear the rising costs.

By Christian Domke Seidel

Heads (EN)

Chris Xu: Fast fashion tycoon in Trump's sights

Chris Xu, founder of the Chinese fashion company Shein, has enjoyed a meteoric rise. Now, his business model is facing pressure. A man who is so reserved that his own employees are said to have problems recognizing him.

By Jörn Petring