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The big shortcoming: A grumpy 2020 for global growth
The OECD expects global growth to dip in the coming year to 2.9%, its lowest level since the world recession of 2009.
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US-China trade war in 10 dates
Trump, who campaigned under the slogan "America First", announces tariffs of 25% on steel imports and 10% on aluminium from a number of countries in a bid to slash the huge US trade deficit.
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Huawei delays global launch of foldable phone by three months
Alphabet Inc’s Google has earlier said it would no longer provide Android software for Huawei phones after a 90-day reprieve granted by the US government expires in August.
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Twitter apologises for suspending accounts critical of China
The apology came after activists said hundreds of Twitter accounts critical of Communist Party - from "inside and outside" China - were suspended last week.
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China raises tariffs on US goods amid escalating tensions
Beijing's move hits $60 billion worth of US goods with new punitive tariffs ranging from five to 25%, and comes in retaliation for Washington raising duty on $200 billion in Chinese goods to 25%.
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Tense future for US-China ties, with or without trade deal
The United States faces a growing challenge to its lone superpower status from a Communist-ruled China whose global influence, military might and high-tech capabilities are rapidly rising.
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US-China trade talks in Beijing 'led to progress': White House
US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin led the talks on the US side while the Chinese side was led by Vice Premier Liu He.
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CEOs sour on Trump policies, warn they hurt business, investment
While the US administration has cut taxes and regulations to attract new investment, a wave of caution is rippling through many industries in the United States.
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Pompeo voices optimism for good outcome on US-China trade
The US Secretary of State says the row could be resolved if Beijing were to accept the principles of fair and open trade and protection of intellectual property.
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US Treasury chief warns China against currency devaluations
President Donald Trump has repeatedly accused China of manipulating its currency by allowing it to weaken to gain the upper hand the trade dispute with Washington.
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China cancels security talks with United States
The official, who is involved in China policy and spoke on condition of anonymity, said it was not clear if or when the meeting would be rescheduled.
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US invites China to trade talks as tariffs loom: White House adviser
Larry Kudlow told Fox Business Network that US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin had sent an invitation to senior Chinese officials, but he declined to provide further details.
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Amid US trade war, China's Xi reiterates reform commitment
Economists estimate that every $100 billion of imports hit by tariffs would reduce global trade by around 0.5%.
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Trade war puts new strains on America Inc's factories in China
Manufacturers have been feeling the squeeze as China shifts its priorities from lower-end manufacturing to high technology industries as part of a broader bid to upgrade its economy.
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Trump wants $12bn in aid to US farmers suffering from trade war
It is a clear signal the US President Donald Trump is determined to stick with tariffs as his weapon of choice in the conflict.
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Trump ratchets up China trade conflict with fresh tariff threat
The US president’s latest move, as Washington fights trade battles on several fronts, was unexpectedly swift and sharp.
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Trump to meet with top trade advisers on activation of China tariffs: source
Trump is due to unveil revisions to his initial tariff list targeting $50 billion of Chinese goods on Friday.
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Trade fight mounts as Trump threatens $100bn more in China tariffs
Financial markets, unsettled for days by the trade fight and Trump’s management of it, whipsawed again on the new threat.
