The world is preparing for significant trade disruption. While protectionism is making a return and countries such as the United States are trying to strengthen their critical economic sectors, the retreat from free trade is accelerating under President Donald Trump – with far-reaching consequences, particularly for the fight against climate change.
By Marcel Grzanna
Washington sees Beijing as one of the main culprits for the USA's fentanyl problem. As a result, an additional ten percent import duty will apply to all Chinese exports to the country from Tuesday. China reacts with pique and recommends that the USA look for other solutions.
By Marcel Grzanna
The Commission wants to reduce dependence on agricultural products and fertilizers from Russia and Belarus and further weaken Russia's war economy. "These tariffs are carefully calibrated," says the Brussels authority.
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The car manufacturer Mercedes-Benz is joining a lawsuit filed by its Chinese joint venture partner Geely against the EU's punitive tariffs on electric vehicles from China. Tesla and BMW are also suing.
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Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock feels encouraged to show China its limits more clearly in the future. She sees the German government's China strategy as a marathon, not a sprint. But after the collapse of the government coalition, the question is: Who will run the marathon?
By Angela Köckritz
According to media reports, Chinese companies are interested in buying VW's struggling German plants. The company rejects it as speculation, but two of its German plants are on the verge of being shut down. Find out more in Table.Briefings.
By Leonardo Pape
Canned products containing tomatoes from Xinjiang are finding their way into European supermarkets unnoticed. The head of the traditional company Mutti is therefore calling for drastic measures.
By Marcel Grzanna
In 2024, the number of people worldwide who were able to vote was higher than ever before. As an election issue, the People's Republic of China influenced the decisions of billions of people. Beijing also used the super election year to demonstrate its stoic non-interference in the internal affairs of other countries.
By Redaktion Table
A report by the China Chamber of Commerce to the EU warns that the business sentiment of Chinese companies suffers from unequal treatment. Nevertheless, the majority expect trade and economic relations between China and the EU to continue to develop positively.
By Marcel Grzanna
Chinese car manufacturers have long seen Mexico as a gateway to North and South America. However, as the trade conflict escalates, their expansion plans hang in the balance.
By Christian Domke Seidel
