Latest News Updates From Elaine Kurtenbach

Government, Business

China’s Commerce Head: ‘There Are No Winners in a Trade War’

China's economy can weather higher tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump, the Chinese commerce minister said March 6, though he added that there are “no winners in a trade war.â€

March 6, 2025
Government, Business, Technology

US Raises Tariffs on Imports of Some Chinese Technology

BANGKOK — The Biden administration plans to raise tariffs on solar wafers, polysilicon and some tungsten products from China to protect U.S. clean energy businesses.

December 12, 2024
Government, Business

Optimism Boosted on News of Trump-Xi Talks

BANGKOK — Stock markets charged ahead Nov. 2 after President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, spoke by phone and reported progress in resolving trade tensions.

November 2, 2018