TARIFFS

China Development Forum 2025 in Beijing, featuring international business leaders and officials discussing economic policies in a grand conference hall

The China playbook: Open doors vs. tariff walls

23/03/202513/06/2025

As China doubles down on economic openness, the U.S. tightens its grip on protectionism. With global markets on edge, two contrasting strategies are setting the stage for the next economic showdown

President Donald Trump speaking to Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a White House meeting on February 13, 2025, with a diplomatic setting in the background

The Indian Corridor: New ambitions, old risks

14/03/202520/03/2025

Modi’s Washington visit secured defense and energy deals but faced Trump’s tariff threats. Meanwhile, Greece, Israel, and Cyprus strengthen regional ties, betting on connectivity projects amid shifting U.S. priorities

U.S. President Donald Trump stands at a podium in the White House, speaking into a microphone. The American and Indian flags are visible behind him. He has a serious expression

Executive chaos: Xinhua’s brutal take on Trump’s first month back in office

20/02/202526/02/2025

Donald Trump’s first month back in the White House has been nothing short of theatrical. From mass deportations to tariffs and bizarre geopolitical claims, China’s Xinhua News Agency offers a scathing first assessment

China trade outsmarts Trump’s tariffs while Europe endures Vance’s blunders

16/02/202522/02/2025

As Trump reignites his tariff war, China trade responds with precision, leveraging economic resilience and diplomatic agility. Meanwhile, Europe faces U.S. pressure, with Vance’s disastrous diplomacy deepening transatlantic tensions

A large oil tanker navigating rough seas, with waves crashing against the deck. The ship's red and yellow pipelines, safety markings, and control systems are visible. The ocean appears turbulent, with strong winds and mist in the air

Global oil shipping market disruptions: Tariffs, trade disputes, and geopolitical risks

11/02/202513/02/2025

The global oil shipping market faces significant disruptions due to shifting tariffs, trade disputes, and geopolitical risks. These factors are reshaping pricing, logistics, and trade flows, leading to increased costs and volatility

Exhibition with large portraits of Chinese President Xi Jinping, surrounded by images of public engagements, with silhouetted visitors observing

Editorial #5

24/01/202510/02/2025

Donald Trump’s second term starts with diplomatic surprises—an invitation to Xi Jinping, delayed TikTok ban enforcement, and trade talks. Will rhetoric turn into action, or are we entering a new era of uncertainty?