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In a development that has captured global economic attention, **China posted its largest-ever trade surplus in 2025 โ around $1.19โ$1.2 trillion โ despite renewed U.S. tariffs aimed at curbing Chinese exports. What Is a Trade Surplus โ and Why Does It Matter? A trade surplus happens when a country exportsContinue Reading
As tensions mount between the United States and China, Europe appears to be subtly recalibrating its global alliancesโshifting its focus eastward. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen reportedly reached out to Beijing within days of U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest tariff escalation, signaling a strategic pivot in the EUโsContinue Reading
With the clock ticking on the fate of TikTok in the U.S., former President Donald Trump is once again using his favorite negotiation toolโtariffsโas leverage to pressure China into making a deal. Speaking aboard Air Force One on Thursday, Trump hinted that he’s open to easing the heavy tariff burdenContinue Reading
Donald Trump once called tariffs โthe most beautiful word in the dictionary,โ but his latest moves on trade reveal a pattern of unpredictability. The president had promised an aggressive wave of tariffs on U.S. imports, but his actions have been a mix of bold declarations, sudden exemptions, and last-minute deferrals.Continue Reading
General Motors CEO Mary Barra revealed on Tuesday that the automaker has contingency plans to mitigate up to 50% of potential tariffs President Trump may impose on imports from Canada and Mexico. Speaking at a Wolfe Research investment conference, Barra said GM is prepared to absorb 30% to 50% ofContinue Reading
