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Byline: JOE MCDONALD

21 Feb

World markets slip on renewed fears over virus outbreak

published on February 21, 2020 - 2:06 PM

(AP) — Global stock markets slipped on Friday after a spike in new virus cases in South Korea and other

14 Jan

Chinese exports to US sank last month as tariffs took a toll

published on January 14, 2019 - 1:08 PM

(AP) – China’s 2018 trade surplus with the United States surged to a record $323.3 billion, but exports contracted in

07 Jan

US-China trade talks start amid cooling economic growth

published on January 7, 2019 - 12:39 PM

(AP) – Facing a March deadline, talks aimed at ending a trade war between China and the U.S. are underway,

02 Jan

Why slowing economies could prod US and China to reach deal

published on January 2, 2019 - 12:26 PM

(AP) – The Trump administration and China are facing growing pressure to blink in their six-month stare-down over trade because

11 Dec

China and US discuss plans for trade talks

published on December 11, 2018 - 12:44 PM

(AP) – China’s economy czar and U.S. trade envoys discussed plans for talks on a tariff battle, the government said

05 Dec

Global shares slip on doubts over US-China trade deal

published on December 5, 2018 - 1:52 PM

(AP) – Global stock prices fell Wednesday, though not as much as Wall Street the day before, amid confusion about

05 Dec

China promises action on US trade deal but gives no details

published on - 12:55 PM

(AP) – China issued an upbeat but vague promise Wednesday to carry out a tariff cease-fire with Washington but gave

17 Oct

Tesla secures land in Shanghai for first factory outside US

published on October 17, 2018 - 12:39 PM

(AP) – Electric auto brand Tesla Inc. said it signed an agreement Wednesday to secure land in Shanghai for its

11 Sep

China puts off licenses for US companies amid tariff battle

published on September 11, 2018 - 1:13 PM

(AP) — Amid a worsening tariff battle, China is putting off accepting license applications from American companies in financial services

14 Aug

Beijing appeals to US for fairness under investment law

published on August 14, 2018 - 1:03 PM

(AP) — China appealed to Washington on Tuesday not to misuse security concerns to hamper business activity after President Donald

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