President Donald Trump's economic strategy is facing fresh scrutiny as his administration continues using tariffs and sanctions to pressure trading partners and geopolitical rivals.

New tariffs of up to 12.5% on imports from 60 countries are now facing legal challenges, with multiple US states arguing that the administration exceeded its authority. Economists also suggest that American businesses and consumers—not foreign exporters—are paying much of the cost through higher prices.

At the same time, US sanctions on Russia have pushed Moscow to expand alternative payment systems, shadow shipping networks, and trade partnerships with countries such as China and India.

Trump's Tariffs & Sanctions Under Fire | Are US Economic Pressure Tactics Failing?

China's exports jumped 19.4% in May to $376.78 billion, driven by AI technology, EVs, semiconductors and green tech despite disruptions from the West Asia conflict.

China exports surge 19.4% in May as AI, EV and tech demand offset West Asia war risks

China has made history with a record $1.2 trillion trade surplus in 2025. It also retained and improved its position as the world’s top automaker. Both these feats were achieved amid headwinds of tariffs and trade wars with the US. Just how did China manage this?

China's economic wins: Largest-ever trade surplus of $1.2 trillion, consolidation of top automaker status

As Trump continues to impose higher tariffs on Latin American countries, China is growing closer to them. Trump is shrugging off any such concerns, but China's growing influence in the US neighbourhood will have long-term implications.

US is ‘blowing everyone away’,Trump dismisses China-Latin America growing trade ties

While May and June marked a high point for China’s trade, driven by a push to get ahead of US tariffs under US President Donald Trump’s trade war, analysts suggest that this burst of activity may now be winding down.

China’s trade faces first setback since record-breaking highs

Business & Economy: China to expand influence in the LAC region by offering about $9.2 billion credit line for development and allowing visa-free access to five countries

China strengthens ties with Latin America amid growing uncertainties

Business & Economy: China's exports surged by 8.1 per cent year-on-year in April, surpassing economists’ expectations of a modest 2 per cent growth.

China's exports surge amid decline in shipments to the US as trade war intensifies

Business & Economy: China’s services growth slows amid US tariffs. Caixin PMI drops to 50.7. Beijing urges fair talks, warns against pressure as trade war intensifies.

US tariffs stall China’s services growth: PMI hits 7-month low as trade tensions escalate

The Philippines has recovered a Chinese spy drone that was reportedly found near its territory. The incident raises concerns about espionage and tensions in the South China Sea, where both countries have ongoing territorial disputes.

China's aggression escalates in contested waters

Deflation in China is becoming increasingly difficult to reverse. If the world's second-biggest economy's prices continue to decrease for a seventh straight quarter, they will tie the record deflationary stretch set during the late 1990s Asian financial crisis.

China struggles with deflation and looming trade battle

China and the Philippines clash over the contested Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea. The Chinese Coast Guard accuses Philippine ships of entering its territorial waters.

South China Sea Tensions: Philippines, China Trade Accusations Over Confrontation

Starting December 1, China will implement a zero-tariff policy for goods imported from countries classified as the world's least developed, a strategic move designed to reduce shipping costs from parts of Africa and Asia while enhancing China's influence in global trade as detailed in a report by the South China Morning Post.

China bolsters global trade ties with zero-tariff initiative for developing nations

There's a political dimension to this trip in addition to the economic says Stephen Golub. Profits and jobs on both sides could benefit from improved economic relations with the restoration of better economic relations.

China's anti-espionage law remains concern for Biden administration

China's exports and imports declined at their steepest pace in the last 18 months till November, as slow global and domestic demand, production disruptions due to Covid-related restrictions and real estate slump piled pressure on the world's second-biggest economy.

China's imports, exports register steep decline amid Covid restrictions, slow demand

More than seven months into the Biden administration, American businesses say they are growing increasingly frustrated by the White House’s approach to China, with confrontational policies imposed during the Trump era still in place and President Joe Biden offering little clarity about economic engagement with the world’s second-largest economy.

Businesses push US President Joe Biden to develop China trade policy

China has, for years, been called the global manufacturing hub. But its export story is losing the narrative. Foreign companies want to move out, and China only has itself to blame.

China is losing the trade war. Here's how

At a time when China is facing a threat to its exports worldwide, the country is looking at the domestic market to give a boost to its economy. The recovery in China has come earlier than many other big global economies, and hence, the best market for Chinese goods now is China itself.

China focuses on the domestic market for economic recovery

After four months of a long battle against coronavirus, China is preparing itself to fully expand its businesses. The Chinese government has also released a master plan for building large free trade ports in Southern China. Watch report.

International free trade in China's Hainan: China recoups from COVID-19 pandemic

China’s official spokesperson of the commerce ministry said on Thursday that the United States and China are going through necessary procedures before the signing the Phase 1 of the trade deal.

US-China trade deal: Both countries near Phase 1 signing, says China commerce ministry

China's factory output growth slowed significantly more than expected in October, as weakness in global and domestic demand and the drawn-out Sino-US trade war weighed on broad segments of the world's second-largest economy.

China's main growth engines falter in October on trade frictions

Asian shares extended gains on Thursday and US stock futures jumped after China said it will hold trade talks with the United States in early October, raising hopes they can de-escalate their trade war before it inflicts further damage on the global economy.

Confirmation of US: China trade talks buoys global shares, investor spirit

President Donald Trump's decision to slap 10% tariffs on imported surfboards convinced surf executive Sue Bowers to move factory jobs out of China - but not back to the United States, which was one goal of Trump's tariffs.

U.S. surfboard makers not so stoked about China tariffs

US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that things are going well with China, insisting US consumers are not paying for import taxes he has imposed on goods from that country although economists say Americans are footing the bill.

Trump defends stance on China trade after new tariffs, says 'things are going well'

China has demonstrated more than enough sincerity to reach a mutually beneficial deal and end trade tensions with the United States. However, trapped in hegemonic ideology, the U.S. has responded by unilateral and protectionist tariff hikes that put world economy in danger, according to a commentary published by China's Xinhua News Agency on Sunday.

China's utmost sincerity in trade talks a sign of strength

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