But China could calibrate a trade “quarantine” to limit unintended consequences https://t.co/wHfRiIyz4I ...

In China, exit bans appear to be increasing. We explain why an expanding legal net is increasing the chance of ensnarement https://t.co/Q7FYljhYMM ...

Morning Brief anchor Allie Canal breaks down the day's market news for August 26, 2025. President Trump has threatened 200% tariffs on China if China curbs exports of rare-earth magnets to the United States. We break down the latest tariff news on China and South Korea. Lisa Cook's position at the Federal Reserve is in question after President Trump announced he has fired her. Cook says she will not resign. We look at what is at stake for the Fed and the president's authority to fire a Federal Reserve gover ...

Trade Policy - The U.S president threatened to impose a 200% tariff on China if it restricts exports of rare-earth magnets to the U.S [1]

As America keeps firing or intimidating its diplomats, spies and analysts, Russia, China and others must be doing cartwheels, says @andreaskluth (via @opinion) https://t.co/SvioFUOh5e ...

Trade Relations - The US believes it possesses greater trade leverage over China [1] - Airplane parts are highlighted as a crucial US asset in response to China's rare earth restrictions [1]

US-China Trade Relations - The US is seeking to limit the amount of Chinese content in East Asian exports to the US, potentially requiring businesses to create separate supply chains for the US [2] - President Trump is threatening a 200% tariff on China if no magnets, leading to concerns about further economic repercussions [11][17] - China's cargo volume emanating from China to the Port of Los Angeles has decreased from 60% in 2018 to 45% currently, indicating a shift to Southeast Asia [13] - China has been diversifying its trade, import sources, and export destinations for a long time, reducing its dependence on the American market [15] - China views potential charges on Chinese ships docking in the US as an offensive move, even with South Korean investment in US shipbuilding [6][7] South Korea-US Trade and Investment - South Korea has committed to invest $350 billion in the US, including in shipbuilding, in return for matching auto tariffs secured by Japan at 15% [4][5] - South Korea's investment in US shipbuilding is seen as a welcome move to increase US shipbuilding capabilities [6] Potential Multilateral Meetings - The possibility of a US, South Korea, and China trilateral meeting, potentially including Kim Jong-un, was discussed, but its likelihood depends on significant diplomatic groundwork and concrete outcomes [7][8][10] - President Xi Jinping is unlikely to engage in any meeting with President Trump unless a deal is already agreed upon [8] Impact on Businesses and Ports - The ongoing trade disputes and uncertainties are a continuing source of concern for businesses, including the Port of Los Angeles [19] - The US has trade tensions with other countries like Brazil and India, adding to the overall uncertainty [19]

Courts in China seem increasingly willing to impose exit bans. While it is hard to tell exactly how many people are affected, it appears that a growing number of foreigners are being targeted https://t.co/Jup0zqUQ27 ...

How Taiwan is preparing for Chinese attack with acting, fake blood and fake missile attacks https://t.co/qsFlOdGjrL ...

China’s growing technological prowess is thanks in part to the Communist Party’s conveyor belt of innovation. But is this state-led model sustainable? https://t.co/RO8HybE8Vn ...