Navigating high-risk environments when you can’t see what’s ahead is no mean feat. But it’s the kind of uncertainty Donald Trump’s trade actions have forced on China’s factory workers. President Trump ramping up trade tensions again.The word “tariff” — music to my ears. So we’re in the realm of just endless tit-for-tat. This just kind of indicates how much of a moving target this has really become.At stake is hundreds of billions of dollars in bilateral trade and access to the world’s single-largest consume ...

Sweden’s industrial companies are demonstrating resilience in the face of Donald Trump’s trade war, though currency headwinds are darkening their outlook https://t.co/C3GDZGcmks ...

Economic Overview - China's economy remained stable despite tariffs imposed by the Trump administration [1] Trade War Impact - Manufacturers are actively adjusting to the trade war, which poses a threat to global supply chains [1] Future Outlook - The report seeks to explore the future implications of the trade war [1]

🎙️China’s economy held steady despite Trump’s tariffs. But manufacturers are still racing to adapt as the trade war threatens global supply chains.What’s next? Join our reporters for a Live Q&A on July 17 at 9:30 p.m. EDT / July 18 at 9:30 a.m. HKT https://t.co/QyaitSMSXB https://t.co/Dsltny8Dtt ...

A kitchenware company contemplates layoffs. A pet products maker seeks new markets. A toymaker ships molds to Vietnam — then ships them right back. Here’s how Trump’s trade war is upending China’s factories https://t.co/lVH4L7FFg8 ...

Could an amateur football league in China be a hedge against the trade war? @donweinland explains on “The Intelligence”. Listen now https://t.co/ShGX4jCr6h ...

Core Insights - MP Materials, the only American rare earths producer, has secured a $500 million agreement with Apple to produce magnets for iPhones and other high-tech products [1] - The U.S. Defense Department has invested $400 million in MP Materials, making it the largest shareholder and ensuring a minimum price for key elements over the next decade [2][8] - The agreements are part of a broader strategy to reduce U.S. dependence on China for rare earth elements, which are critical for various technologies [9][10] Company Developments - The Apple deal will enable MP Materials to expand its Texas factory to produce magnets from recycled materials, with production for Apple expected to start in 2027 [5][6] - The Pentagon's investment guarantees stable revenue for MP Materials, protecting it from price fluctuations caused by Chinese competition [8] - MP Materials plans to begin producing magnets for General Motors' electric vehicles later this year [5] Industry Context - Rare earth elements are essential for a wide range of products, including smartphones, electric vehicles, and military applications [4] - The U.S. is seeking to reshape its rare earth supply chains amid ongoing trade tensions with China, which currently dominates the market [3][11] - Recent agreements between the U.S. and China aim to ease trade tensions, but fundamental differences remain regarding dependency on each other [11]

Trade & Customs - US has fewer than 15 thousand customs brokers [1] - Customs brokers are at the forefront of Trump's trade war [1]

Stocks traders appear to be shrugging off the possibility of a hotter-than-expected inflation print on Tuesday, leaving them vulnerable if Donald Trump’s trade war leaves its mark on US consumer prices https://t.co/0nzOVpfKSH ...

Senate Foreign Relations Committee Democrats accuse the Trump administration of “ceding global leadership to China,” citing the trade war and a retreat from international engagement through cuts to foreign aid and media agencies https://t.co/LDcDbYv7Uo ...