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China says “bring it” to Trump’s new tariff threats
China is ready for a protracted trade war with the US. On Monday, US President Donald Trump issued an ultimatum to China. Drop your 34% retaliatory tariffs or face an additional 50% tariff starting April 9. Quick math: If Trump… Read More »

China releases 10-year plan on becoming an agricultural superpower
Want to know what the future holds for rural China? Look no further. On Monday, the Party Central Committee and State Council released a 10-year plan for turning China into a farming superpower. It sets broad, top-line goals for 2027,… Read More »

Tariff trouble turns into rare earth rumble
Beijing's new export controls on rare earth elements (REEs) have industry and governments fearing for the future. ICYMI: On Friday, Beijing announced a multi-pronged response to the US's 34% "Liberation Day" tariff on Chinese imports. As part of the response,… Read More »