19-04-2025

US-China Trade Tensions Escalate Globally

Date: 19-04-2025
Sources: scmp.com: 4
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Source: scmp.com

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Summary

The ongoing trade tensions between the US and China are escalating globally, with the US imposing new port fees on Chinese vessels and increasing scrutiny of China's space collaboration with Latin America. China has vowed to retaliate against the US fees, while Hong Kong industry leaders suggest diversifying to other markets to mitigate the impact.

Key Points

  • US imposes new port fees on Chinese vessels, sparking China's retaliation vow
  • US scrutiny of China's Latin America space collaboration puts pressure on long-standing partnerships
  • Hong Kong industry leaders suggest using alternative ports and diversifying markets to mitigate US fees impact

Articles in this Cluster

China vows to hit back at US’ new ‘discriminatory’ port fees | South China Morning Post

China's Ministry of Commerce has vowed to retaliate against the US for imposing new port fees on Chinese vessels, calling the measures "discriminatory" and "protectionist." The fees, which range from $50 to $140 per net ton, target vessels owned, operated, or built by Chinese firms and are set to take effect on October 14. China claims the measures harm Chinese companies, disrupt global supply chains, and violate WTO rules.
Entities: China, US, Ministry of Commerce, Chinese vessels, WTOTone: negativeSentiment: negativeIntent: inform

Is China’s space collaboration with Latin America under threat as the US asserts power? | South China Morning Post

The US is increasing scrutiny of China's space collaboration with Latin America, seeking to curb Beijing's influence in the region, which is putting pressure on long-standing partnerships between China and Latin American countries, with the US likely to continue blocking such cooperation and forcing Latin American governments to balance their relationships with the two superpowers.
Entities: China, Latin America, United States, Beijing, South China Morning PostTone: analyticalSentiment: neutralIntent: analyze

Mainland tourists seek out US goods in Hong Kong amid trade war, but few buy: retailers | South China Morning Post

Mainland Chinese tourists are inquiring about prices of high-end US products in Hong Kong retailers amid the ongoing trade war, but few are making purchases. Despite a surge in inquiries, sales remain slow due to Hongkongers traveling during the Easter holiday, with locals making 1,329,556 departure trips and only 234,090 visitor arrivals recorded on Thursday and Good Friday.
Entities: Mainland Chinese, US, Hong Kong, Hongkongers, South China Morning PostTone: analyticalSentiment: neutralIntent: inform

Peru port could be an answer to US fees on Chinese ships: Hong Kong experts | South China Morning Post

Hong Kong industry leaders believe that using a Peruvian port could mitigate the impact of new US port fees on Chinese ships, and that businesses should diversify to other markets such as the Middle East to reduce reliance on the US. The leaders warn that the fees will cause damage to the US and global logistics, potentially leading to higher prices, and that Hong Kong's exports to the US are relatively small compared to its overall trade.
Entities: Peru, US, China, Hong Kong, South China Morning PostTone: analyticalSentiment: neutralIntent: inform