Tariffs

US tariffs on Chinese EVs hurt green transition, says XPeng boss
US tariffs on Chinese EVs hurt green transition, says XPeng boss
May 17, 2024
THE president of Chinese electric vehicle maker XPeng on Friday (May 17) criticised the fresh tariffs on Chinese cars imposed by Washington as “unfavourable” for the United States’ energy...
Flood of Chinese used cooking oil spurs call to boost US tariffs
Flood of Chinese used cooking oil spurs call to boost US tariffs
May 13, 2024
AS PRESIDENT Joe Biden prepares a new wave of tariffs against China, a US soybean trade group is pushing for higher levies on Chinese used cooking oil that it...
Soyoil jumps on bets US tariffs to include Chinese cooking oil
Soyoil jumps on bets US tariffs to include Chinese cooking oil
May 11, 2024
Soybean oil futures surged by the most since July as traders bet that Chinese used cooking oil may be included on the list of tariffs expected to be announced...
Chinese tariffs could leave cognac makers with too much brandy
Chinese tariffs could leave cognac makers with too much brandy
May 6, 2024
HIGH Chinese tariffs on European Union brandy would leave French companies with vast amounts of cognac that could be hard to sell elsewhere, according to Reuters’ calculations, analysts, and...
‘No trade war’, says Biden, pushing to triple tariffs on Chinese steel
‘No trade war’, says Biden, pushing to triple tariffs on Chinese steel
April 17, 2024
US PRESIDENT Joe Biden said on Wednesday there was no trade war with Beijing, despite calling for a tripling on tariffs for Chinese steel and aluminum.Biden’s call comes as...
Australia wants businesses to diversify after China scraps wine tariffs
Australia wants businesses to diversify after China scraps wine tariffs
March 29, 2024
AUSTRALIA’S government has warned businesses against relying solely on China for their economic success after Beijing decided to scrap heavy tariffs on Australian wine exports this week.Assistant Minister for...
China to end punitive tariffs on Australian wine on Friday
China to end punitive tariffs on Australian wine on Friday
March 28, 2024
CHINA’S commerce ministry said on Thursday (Mar 28) it was lifting punitive tariffs on Australian wine, as trade ties improve between the two countries after years of tension.“In view...
China to end punitive tariffs on Australian wine on Friday
China lifts tariffs on Australian wine, ends three-year freeze in trade
March 28, 2024
CHINA will lift anti-dumping and anti-subsidy tariffs on Australian wine from Mar 29, China’s Commerce Ministry said on Thursday (Mar 28), ending three years of punitive levies and offering...
EU set to allow possible retroactive tariffs for Chinese EVs
EU set to allow possible retroactive tariffs for Chinese EVs
March 5, 2024
THE European Commission plans to start customs registration of Chinese electric vehicle (EV) imports, meaning they could be hit by tariffs from that point if the European Union’s (EU)...
How Businesses Can Navigate the Treacherous Waters of Trade Wars
November 9, 2022
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. In July, world leaders agreed to impose extra import tariffs on Russia during the G7 Summit, but the impact has been...