When are midterms again?Watcher.Guru (@WatcherGuru):JUST IN: 🇺🇸🇨🇳 President Trump says the US is in a trade war with China. https://t.co/vxmNCjOq4H ...

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RT BRICS News (@BRICSinfo)BREAKING: 🇺🇸🇨🇳 President Trump officially declares the US is "in a trade war with China." https://t.co/oqy8flVS6n ...

Core Insights - Stocks linked to agriculture, soybeans, and cooking oil have seen significant increases following President Trump's announcement of potential business terminations with China related to cooking oil and trade as a response to China's refusal to purchase American soybeans [2][3][6] Company Performance - Pinnacle Food Group Limited (Nasdaq: PFAI) stock rose over 77% - Sadot Group Inc. (Nasdaq: SDOT) stock increased over 87% - Australian Oilseeds Holdings Ltd. (Nasdaq: COOT) stock surged over 260% during midday trading [3] Industry Context - The recent stock performance is part of a broader trade and tariff conflict between the U.S. and China, which has escalated with new restrictions on rare earth mineral exports vital for U.S. technology and defense sectors [5] - Trump's administration has indicated a willingness to impose 100% tariffs on Chinese goods, citing economic hostility from China regarding soybean purchases [6][8]

Core Points - The U.S. government officials are concerned about China's increasing control over rare earth materials, which they describe as a "global power grab" [1] - There is a recognition of the potential for a positive economic relationship with China, despite current tensions [2] - The U.S. trade representatives emphasize the need for a more balanced trade relationship with China, highlighting the risks involved [4] - Recent actions by China to expand rare earth export controls have escalated tensions, leading to fears of a renewed trade war [4] - President Trump has threatened to impose significantly higher tariffs on Chinese goods, which has caused instability in financial markets and U.S.-China relations [7] - A lower-level Chinese trade official previously warned that China could "unleash chaos" on the global system in response to U.S. actions [9]

Speaking at a press conference in Washington, US Treasury Secretary Scott Besson said the US and China are aiming to derisk the ongoing trade war. He also confirmed that President Trump is still set to meet with Chinese President Xiinping later this month. So, what does this mean for investors in both US and emerging markets.Let's bring in Jay Pilowski, TPW advisory founder. Jay, it's good to see you. Um, you know, again, we're sort of back to the daybyday trying to figure out where the trade winds are blow ...

Core Viewpoint - The announcement by Stellantis to transfer production of the Jeep Compass from Canada to the US is seen as a significant loss for Canadian auto jobs, attributed to the impact of US tariffs and trade policies under Donald Trump [1][2][4]. Group 1: Stellantis Investment and Job Creation - Stellantis is making its largest investment in the US, amounting to $13 billion, which is expected to create 5,000 jobs in the Midwest [1]. - The decision to move the Jeep Compass production from Brampton, Ontario, to Illinois is part of this investment strategy [1]. Group 2: Impact on Canadian Auto Workers - Unifor, representing Canadian autoworkers, has criticized the move, stating that Canadian jobs are being sacrificed due to US trade policies [2]. - Ontario's Premier Doug Ford expressed disappointment, emphasizing the negative impact on the 157,000 workers in Ontario's auto sector [3]. Group 3: Trade Policy and Tariffs - The current US tariffs have created uncertainty for Canadian autoworkers, and the reshoring of auto jobs is a key aspect of Trump's trade policy [3][5]. - Mark Carney, who is involved in trade discussions, noted that Stellantis's decision is a direct consequence of these tariffs [4]. Group 4: Future Outlook for Canadian Auto Industry - Experts suggest that Canada should prepare for a gradual loss of auto assembly jobs, as US tariffs are unlikely to change [5]. - There is a recommendation for Canada to focus on becoming a key supplier of auto parts for US assembly plants [6].

Core Points - Apple plans to increase investment in China despite cautious sentiment among U.S. companies regarding relations with the country [1][2] - The specific size of the projected investment was not disclosed during the meeting between Tim Cook and China's industry minister [2] - Apple has managed to remain relatively unaffected by the U.S.-China trade war, unlike other companies such as Nvidia and Qualcomm [3] Investment Strategy - Tim Cook previously announced a commitment to invest an additional $100 billion in U.S. manufacturing while also establishing a clean energy fund in China worth 720 million yuan ($101 million) [5] - Apple is attempting to diversify its manufacturing by shifting some capacity to India while maintaining strong ties with Chinese suppliers [6] Government Relations - U.S. companies are navigating a complex relationship with the U.S. government while trying to maintain a positive image in China [4] - China's industry minister expressed hope that Apple will continue to explore the Chinese market and collaborate with local suppliers [7]

Trump's bailout could have the added effect of hurting American farmers, who we should note are already suffering immensely under the effects of Trump's chaotic whipssawing global trade war. For the second time in a decade, Trump has picked a fight with China at the expense of American farmers who make up obviously a pretty sizable portion of his political base. You see, American farmers grow a lot of soybeans and China buys them.Last year, China brought over half, 52% of our total soybean exports. They are ...

Equity bulls, staggered Friday by fresh trade-war posturing, have so far gotten relief this week as the S&P 500 Index recouped half of its late-week losses. Bears, though, haven’t quite capitulated. https://t.co/f6vrZSQqno ...