Xi seeks allies in Asia as Trump’s tariffs disrupt global supply chains

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Asia-Pacific M A activity slows in Q1 amid Trump tariff uncertainty From SP Global: Mergers and acquisitions activity in the Asia-Pacific region slowed in the first quarter of 2025 as the global uncertainty triggered by US President Donald Trump's tariffs policy likely clouded dealmaking. The a... Article link

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China’s Xi courts South-east Asia as Trump tariffs bite - The Business Times

In the evolving landscape of global⁤ trade,China’s President Xi Jinping is strategically strengthening ties wiht Southeast Asian nations ⁤amid the economic pressures exerted by tariffs imposed by former U.S. President Donald Trump. ​As American trade policies continue to reshape market dynamics and disrupt ​traditional alliances,Xi’s outreach aims to‌ bolster China’s influence in a region critical for its Belt⁣ and Road Initiative. This pivot no…

Xi seeks allies in Asia as Trump’s tariffs disrupt global supply chains

Chinese President Xi Jinping has criticized US protectionism ahead of his first overseas tour in 2025, warning that “trade wars and tariff wars do not produce winners.” The tour includes Vietnam, Malaysia, and Cambodia—countries with strong export-oriented sectors that have been hit hard by the escalation of tariffs initiated by the United States. His message is a direct response to US President Donald Trump's raising tariffs on Chinese goods to…

Xi Slams Protectionism as ‘Dead End’ Amid Global Tariff Tensions

Chinese President Xi Jinping warned that protectionism “leads nowhere” on April 11, 2025, addressing the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Shanghai, as U.S. tariffs under President Trump escalate trade fears. Trump’s April 1 imposition of 25% duties on $200 billion in Chinese goods, electronics, EVs, and steel, prompted China’s 125% counter-tariffs on U.S. soybeans and pork, hitting $60 billion in exports. Xi, advocating “open markets,…