# Trade Policy
Latest news and articles about Trade Policy
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Beijing Appeals to Brussels for Economic Pragmatism Amid Rising Trade Friction
China's Foreign Ministry has reaffirmed its view of the EU as a strategic partner, emphasizing economic interdependence as a stabilizing force. The statement serves as a pushback against European 'de-risking' efforts and a call for a return to pragmatic trade relations.
Tokyo’s Strategic Gambit: Japan Challenges China’s Economic Gravity in Emerging Markets
Japan’s 2026 trade white paper warns of the systemic risks posed by the Global South’s heavy reliance on Chinese supply chains. To mitigate potential disruptions and counter Beijing's influence, Tokyo is calling for an aggressive expansion of Japanese exports and the fortification of regional supply networks.
A Fragile Truce in Brussels: China and the EU Pivot Toward Managed Trade Friction
China and the European Union have launched a ministerial-level consultation mechanism to stabilize trade relations and institutionalize conflict resolution. The agreement emphasizes joint data monitoring, market access, and cooperation on critical mineral supply chains to prevent further escalation of trade wars.
A Strategic Re-Balancing: China and the EU Institutionalize Trade Dialogue in Brussels
China and the European Union have launched a formal Trade and Investment Consultation Mechanism in Brussels to stabilize their economic relationship. The mechanism establishes four specialized working groups focused on trade balance, export controls, IP, and WTO reform, while introducing a joint data-monitoring system to mitigate friction.
India’s Cold War: The High-Stakes Gamble to Decouple Cooling from China
India is aggressively restricting Chinese-made air conditioner compressors to force localized manufacturing despite facing record-breaking heatwaves. This nationalist policy risks significant GDP losses and productivity declines as the country struggles with both technological gaps and an unstable power grid.
The Limits of Collective Containment: Why Washington’s Multilateral Strategy Faces a Reality Check
The U.S. is shifting from unilateral competition to a multilateral alliance strategy to counter China's growing industrial and naval power. However, this 'collective containment' faces significant hurdles as key allies like Germany and India prioritize their own economic and sovereign interests over Washington's zero-sum geopolitical goals.
Managed De-escalation: Beijing and Washington Pivot Toward Institutionalized Trade Stability
Following high-level talks in Seoul, China and the US have agreed to establish permanent Trade and Investment Councils to manage economic friction. The deal includes a $30 billion reciprocal tariff reduction, a major Boeing aircraft purchase, and the resolution of several long-standing agricultural market access disputes.
The Transactional Return: Trump’s $15 Trillion CEO Delegation Descends on Beijing
President Trump’s second-term visit to China, accompanied by 17 elite CEOs representing $15 trillion in assets, highlights the persistent economic interdependence between the US and China. The delegation focuses on securing supply chains, protecting financial interests, and navigating the intensifying global competition in AI and manufacturing.
A Toast to Strategic Realism: Trump’s Beijing Banquet and the New 'Stability' Framework
During a state visit to Beijing, President Trump broke his lifelong abstinence from alcohol in a symbolic gesture that mirrors a broader shift in US-China relations toward 'constructive strategic stability.' The visit marked a move away from the 'partnership' rhetoric toward a more pragmatic framework designed to manage competition and avoid conflict through defined economic and diplomatic boundaries.
The Beijing Summit: Can Corporate Diplomacy Steer the ‘Great Ship’ of US-China Relations?
President Xi Jinping and Donald Trump met for over two hours in Beijing, accompanied by a high-powered delegation of U.S. cabinet members and tech CEOs like Elon Musk and Jensen Huang. The summit focused on stabilizing trade and transforming the bilateral rivalry into a partnership, signaled by strong market reactions and positive corporate feedback.
Constructive Strategic Stability: Beijing and Washington Plot a New Course for Superpower Rivalry
Following a high-stakes summit in Beijing, China and the U.S. have adopted a new framework of 'Constructive Strategic Stability' to manage their rivalry. The agreement emphasizes institutionalized economic dialogue and cultural exchange while reinforcing strict diplomatic red lines regarding Taiwan.
CEO Diplomacy and the Zhongnanhai Reset: Xi and Trump Seek a New ‘Strategic Stability’
President Xi Jinping and President Donald Trump met at Zhongnanhai in May 2026 to establish a new 'strategic stability' in Sino-US relations. The visit, characterized by major trade deals and the presence of tech leaders like Elon Musk and Jensen Huang, suggests a shift toward pragmatic economic engagement despite ongoing geopolitical competition.