Major trade news from October 26, 2025
New York Times:On Sunday, trade negotiators from China and the United States announced a framework agreement ahead of a leadership summit later this week. These talks in Kuala Lumpur, coinciding with the ASEAN summit and President Trump’s Asia visit, saw “candid and thorough” discussions addressing issues like reciprocal tariffs, rare earth metal controls, and port […]
U.S.-China Trade Deal 2025: Impact on Global Trade & Businesses
In late October 2025, a critical development unfolded in global trade: the United States and China reached a tentative agreement to avert sweeping 100% tariffs on Chinese imports. This breakthrough came after intense negotiations in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, involving U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, and top Chinese officials, including Vice […]
China Overtakes U.S. as Germany’s Top Trading Partner in 2025: Implications for Global Supply Chains
In a significant shift in global trade dynamics, China has overtaken the United States to become Germany’s largest trading partner in the first eight months of 2025. Preliminary data from Germany’s statistics office revealed that bilateral trade with China reached €163.4 billion, slightly ahead of the €162.8 billion with the U.S. This reversal marks a […]
How U.S.–China Trade Tensions Over Rare Earths and Tech Exports Are Reshaping Global Supply Chains
When the world’s two largest economies confront each other in their trade relationship, the ripple effects are hard to ignore. Recently, China introduced stricter export controls on rare-earth materials, and the United States responded by proposing new export restrictions on goods manufactured with U.S. software. These moves signal a deepening of trade tensions—especially for businesses […]