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April 16, 2025 at 10:17 PM
President Trump’s high-stakes showdown with China
ABC News White House correspondent Karen Travers delivers the latest on President Trump’s high-stakes tariff showdown with China.
April 16, 2025 at 10:17 PM
April 16, 2025 at 2:27 PM
China instructs airlines to stop buying American parts
China has also instructed its airlines to stop accepting deliveries of Boeing jets in retaliation of U.S. tariffs.
April 16, 2025 at 2:27 PM
April 16, 2025 at 9:03 AM
China appoints a new trade negotiator during tariff fight with the US
China has appointed a new trade negotiator during its tariff fight with the U.S. The government said Wednesday that Li Chenggang has been appointed to replace Wang Shouwen, who participated in the trade negotiations for the 2020 trade deal between the ...
April 16, 2025 at 9:03 AM
April 16, 2025 at 7:50 AM
Xi makes a case for free trade as he tours Southeast Asia
Chinese leader Xi Jinping is making the case for free trade as he tours Southeast Asia this week, presenting China as a source of “stability and certainty.”
April 16, 2025 at 7:50 AM
April 16, 2025 at 3:53 AM
Hong Kong post office will stop shipping parcels to the US over tariffs
Hong Kong’s post office will stop shipping small parcels to the United States after Washington announced plans to charge tariffs on small-value parcels from the southern Chinese city
April 16, 2025 at 3:53 AM
April 16, 2025 at 2:22 AM
China reports its economy expanded at a 5.4% annual rate before tariffs
China reports its economy expanded at a 5.4% annual rate in January-March, before some US tariffs took effect
April 16, 2025 at 2:22 AM
April 16, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Who has more leverage in the US-China trade war?
"The only issue remaining is who is going to blink first," one expert said.
April 16, 2025 at 12:28 AM
April 15, 2025 at 2:07 PM
How tariffs on China impact small businesses
Small businesses are caught in the crossfire as the Trump administration raises tariffs on Chinese goods to 145%, driving up costs and putting added pressure on their bottom line.
April 15, 2025 at 2:07 PM
April 12, 2025 at 1:55 PM
China strikes back with 125% tariff on US goods
China said it is now retaliating, adding 125% percent tariffs to U.S. goods, with the surcharge going into effect overnight.
April 12, 2025 at 1:55 PM
April 12, 2025 at 8:44 AM
High winds and sandstorms prompt Beijing to cancel hundreds of flights, close parks
High winds and the threat of sandstorms have prompted China's capital Beijing to cancel hundreds of flights and close public parks to avoid injuries
April 12, 2025 at 8:44 AM
April 11, 2025 at 10:49 PM
US toy store owner says costs will skyrocket due to China tariffs
Toy stores are among the hardest hit by President Donald Trump's escalating trade war with China, with 77% of toys sold in the United States made in China.
April 11, 2025 at 10:49 PM
April 11, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Why China's Xi Jinping is playing hardball with Trump on tariffs: ANALYSIS
He wants to show China can withstand the economic pain, according to experts.
April 11, 2025 at 5:40 PM
April 11, 2025 at 5:40 PM
China to limit number of American films imported from US amid tariff battle
China announced its decision to reduce the number of U.S. films shown in China amid the escalating trade war between the nations.
April 11, 2025 at 5:40 PM
April 11, 2025 at 1:14 PM
US locked in trade war with China
President Donald Trump said that he thinks he would return to the higher tariff rates he unveiled last week if he doesn't reach a deal with nations affected within the next 90 days.
April 11, 2025 at 1:14 PM
April 11, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Spain’s prime minister visits China to strengthen ties with Trump's top tariff target
China and the West should join in supporting multilateralism and open cooperation, Chinese President Xi Jinping has told Spain’s visiting Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, underscoring China’s opposition to U.S. demands amid global economic uncertainty cau...
April 11, 2025 at 10:15 AM
April 10, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Trump's tariffs: How top products from China will be impacted
Financial experts warn higher tariffs on China could translate to higher prices for Americans.
April 10, 2025 at 3:53 PM
April 10, 2025 at 2:16 PM
US seeking 'selfish gains' with tariffs China says
The U.S. is wielding "tariffs as a weapon to exert maximum pressure," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian told reporters at a Thursday briefing. ABC News’ Britt Clennett reports.
April 10, 2025 at 2:16 PM
April 10, 2025 at 8:34 AM
By The Numbers: Chinese goods will get expensive
You might think the latest iPhone is expensive now, but it could soon cost $700 more with President Donald Trump’s tariffs.
April 10, 2025 at 8:34 AM
April 9, 2025 at 6:31 PM
President Trump announces increased 125% tariff rate on China
Michael Sobolik, senior fellow at the Hudson Institute, reacted to President Donald Trump announcing increased tariffs on China, raising the rate on Chinese goods from 104% to 125%.
April 9, 2025 at 6:31 PM
April 9, 2025 at 4:26 PM
China denies significant numbers of its citizens are fighting for Russia in Ukraine
A Beijing official says Ukraine’s claim that significant numbers of Chinese nationals are fighting alongside Russia’s invading army in Ukraine is “totally unfounded.”
April 9, 2025 at 4:26 PM
April 9, 2025 at 5:26 AM
A fire kills 20 people at a nursing home in northern China
A fire at a nursing home in northern China has killed 20 people, according to state media, as officials investigate the cause of the fire
April 9, 2025 at 5:26 AM
April 8, 2025 at 9:34 AM
China says it will 'fight to the end' after Trump threatens to impose more tariffs
China says it will “fight to the end” and take countermeasures against the United States to safeguard its own interests after President Donald Trump threatened an additional 50% tariff on Chinese imports
April 8, 2025 at 9:34 AM
April 7, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Trump threatens additional 50% tariff on China
The president threatened to increase tariffs against China again if Beijing doesn't remove the retaliatory tariffs it placed on the U.S. ABC News' Alexis Christoforous and Karen Travers report.
April 7, 2025 at 5:00 PM
April 7, 2025 at 2:48 PM
China accuses US of unilateralism, protectionism and economic bullying with tariffs
China on Monday accused the U.S. of unilateralism, protectionism and economic bullying with tariffs, while calling on representatives of American companies including Tesla, to “take concrete actions” to resolve the tariffs
April 7, 2025 at 2:48 PM
April 6, 2025 at 3:34 PM
China levies retaliatory tariffs against the United States
On “This Week,” ABC News’ Foreign Correspondent Britt Clennett reports on the global impact of President Trump’s tariffs.
April 6, 2025 at 3:34 PM
April 6, 2025 at 5:04 AM
China stalls deal to sell TikTok
After President Donald Trump made his tariff announcement on Wednesday, ByteDance informed the White House that China would not approve a TikTok deal until tariff negotiations could be held.
April 6, 2025 at 5:04 AM
April 4, 2025 at 2:46 PM
China tariffs on US will bring ‘short-term pain’: GOP congressman
Rep. Greg Steube, R-Fla., says the long-term impact of President Donald Trump’s tariffs will be “great for the United States.”
April 4, 2025 at 2:46 PM
April 4, 2025 at 2:46 PM
China tariffs on US will make it ‘difficult’ for consumers: Analyst
Stephen Kates, a financial analyst at Bankrate, says President Donald Trump's tariffs are “bad for the entire globe.”
April 4, 2025 at 2:46 PM
April 3, 2025 at 12:41 PM
China vows retaliation after Trump tariffs
China is vowing to hit back if the U.S. doesn’t immediately cancel these new tariffs, which raise the tariff rate on Chinese goods to 54%.
April 3, 2025 at 12:41 PM
April 3, 2025 at 6:45 AM
US bans personnel in China from romantic, sexual relations with Chinese citizens
The U.S. government has banned American government personnel in China, as well as family members and contractors with security clearances, from any romantic or sexual relationships with Chinese citizens
April 3, 2025 at 6:45 AM
April 3, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Touring China’s massive ‘storefront to the world’ amid Trump’s tariffs
ABC News’ Britt Clennett toured China’s largest wholesale marketplace to understand how President Donald Trump’s tariffs will raise prices on imports for sites like Temu, Shein and Amazon.
April 3, 2025 at 1:36 AM
April 2, 2025 at 4:29 PM
China bracing for trade war as Trump readies tariffs
Three Asian countries with deep rifts are unifying against President Donald Trump’s expected tariffs. ABC News’ Britt Clennett reports.
April 2, 2025 at 4:29 PM
April 2, 2025 at 7:29 AM
China conducts military drills focusing on Taiwan Strait
China conducted military drills around Taiwan for a second day focusing on the Taiwan Strait separating the self-governing island democracy from China that is a crucial conduit for international trade
April 2, 2025 at 7:29 AM
1 month ago
Musk to be briefed on possible war with China
Elon Musk will be briefed on operations in the event of a war with the Chinese and shown details of potential threats and Chinese targets, according to the New York Times.
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Small shipments from China drop 5% as Trump administration tariffs take hold
ABC News' Britt Clennett reports on the impact President Trump's tariffs are having on both U.S. and Chinese businesses.
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Chinese military conducts air and sea drills near Taiwan
Taiwan’s defense ministry says many Chinese military ships, planes and drones have entered its surrounding airspace and waters. ABC News’ Britt Clennett reports.
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China’s retaliatory tariffs take effect on US agricultural products
ABC News’ Britt Clennett reports on how the trade war could impact China’s economy and food supply.
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Active-duty Army soldier accused of selling classified info to China
An active-duty Army soldier was arrested Thursday after allegedly selling classified information to buyers in China. Another soldier is accused of selling sensitive information to a former soldier.
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Active-duty Army soldier charged with selling classified info to China
An active-duty U.S. army sergeant has been charged with selling sensitive national defense secrets, according to court documents.
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2 Army soldiers, ex-soldier charged with selling military secrets to China
Prosecutors say Jian Zhao, a supply sergeant stationed at Joint Base Lewis McCord in Washington State, received thousands in exchange for selling sensitive material and encrypted hardware.
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US exposes Chinese 'hacker-for-hire' network
ABC News chief investigative correspondent Aaron Katersky delivers the latest on the Chinese “hacker-for-hire” network that carried out a vast range of cyberattacks.
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Automakers applaud Trump's tariff exemption for industry
The exemption was granted at the request of Ford, General Motors and Stellantis.
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China retaliates against Trump's historic tariffs
ABC News' Britt Clennett reports on the additional 10 to 15% tariffs imposed on U.S. goods like beef, chicken, wheat, and soybean.
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What to know as tariffs go into effect on Mexico, Canada, China
The stock market tumbled Monday after President Donald Trump said tariffs would go into effect for Mexico, Canada and China as planned on Tuesday.
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China strongly opposes Trump’s tariff threat
ABC News’ Britt Clennett reports on China’s response to President Trump saying that China will be charged an additional 10 percent tariff.
2 months ago
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Lawmakers worry China could take over after Trump pauses foreign aid
Lawmakers from both political parties invoked China as a potential winner in international development as the U.S. reviews its foreign assistance programs.
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Chinese tech giant quietly unveils advanced AI model amid battle over TikTok
The Chinese tech giant behind TikTok has quietly unveiled an advanced AI model for generating video that raises new concerns about the threat of deepfake content.
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Cameras made in China may be used to spy on US: DHS
Internet-connected cameras made in China are giving the Chinese government the ability to "conduct espionage or disrupt US critical infrastructure," according to the DHS.
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Internet-connected cameras made in China may be used to spy on US: DHS
ABC News' Aaron Katersky reports on the cameras that typically lack data encryption and security settings and, by default, communicate with their manufacturer.
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Trump’s tariffs on China could increase prices for smartphones, sneakers and toys
President Donald Trump’s administration placed 10% tariffs on a wide-ranging set of products from China.
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