China cautions countries signing trade deals favouring the US

21 April, 2025

China has cautioned nations on Monday, 21 April 2025, that are affected by US President Donald Trump’s “reciprocal tariffs” that it will strongly oppose any party attempting to strike trade deals with the US at its expense. The warning

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US: Trump administration plans to impose 245% tariff on China 

17 April, 2025

The tariff wars between two of the world's largest economies, the US and China, show no signs of slowing down. In the latest move, the Trump Administration said that China could face tariffs as high as 245% in response to its retaliatory measures.

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US: Trump administration grants reciprocal tariff exceptions for smartphones, computers, and electronics from China

15 April, 2025

The Trump Administration released a memorandum titled “Clarification of Exceptions Under Executive Order 14257 of April 2, 2025, as Amended” on 11 April 2025. The clarification broadens the reciprocal tariff exception for "semiconductors" to

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Brazil: Senate approves tax treaty protocol with China

11 April, 2025

Brazil’s Senate has approved the protocol amending the Brazil-China Income Tax Treaty (1991) through Draft Legislative Decree No. 343/2024 on 8 April 2025. Signed on 23 May 2022, this protocol is the first amendment to the treaty. It will come

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Trade war escalades: China imposes 125% tariffs on US imports

11 April, 2025

Beijing announced it has increased its tariffs on US imports to 125% earlier today, 11 April 2025. "The US side's imposition of excessively high tariffs on China seriously violates international economic and trade rules, runs counter to basic

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Cameroon: Senate approves tax treaty with China

10 April, 2025

Cameroon’s Senate has approved the ratification of an income tax treaty with China on 8 April 2025. Signed initially on 17 October 2025, this treaty is the first of its kind between the two nations and aims to eliminate double taxation on

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US: Trump pauses tariffs for 90 days for all countries, hits China harder with 125%

10 April, 2025

US President Donald Trump announced a three-month suspension of all “reciprocal” tariffs that took effect on 9 April 2025, excluding those applied to China. The sweeping tariffs will remain for China, the world’s second largest economy and

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US imposes 104% tariffs on Chinese imports, China retaliates with 84%

09 April, 2025

US President Donald Trump's "reciprocal" tariffs on numerous countries, including a steep 104% duties on Chinese goods, officially took effect today, 9 April 2025. In response, China is raising its tariff on the United States to 84%, up from 34%,

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China responds with additional tariffs on imports from US

07 April, 2025

China's Ministry of Finance announced the implementation of additional tariffs as a direct response to the reciprocal tariffs previously imposed by the Trump Administration on 4 April 2025. “This practice of the US is not in line with

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China, Italy new tax treaty enters into force

12 March, 2025

The new income tax agreement between China and Italy was enacted on 19 February 2025. Signed on 23 March 2019, it replaces the 1986 treaty between China and Italy. The agreement aims to eliminate double taxation on income and prevent tax

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Belarus ratifies trade and investment agreement with China

12 March, 2025

Belarus' House of Representatives approved the ratification of a trade and investment agreement with China on 10 January 2025, following its submission by the Council of Ministers in December 2024. Originally signed in Minsk on 22 August 2024, the

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China retaliates with new tariffs, export restrictions, import ban on select US products

06 March, 2025

China's Ministry of Finance has released Tax Commission Announcement No. 2 of 2025 on 4 March detailing the implementation of additional tariffs on select US products. The additional measures include a 15% tariff on US imports of chicken, wheat,

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US raises tariffs on Chinese goods

05 March, 2025

US President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order on 3 March 2025, increasing tariffs on Chinese products from 10% to 20%. The order amends previous actions targeting the synthetic opioid supply chain and cites China's insufficient efforts to curb

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US may suspend tax treaty with China under America First Policy

24 February, 2025

The US President Donald Trump has signed a memorandum on the "America First Investment Policy" on 21 February 2025. The policy seeks to boost foreign investment in the US  to create jobs and grow the economy, especially from allies, while

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China revises tax residency certificate rules

13 February, 2025

China's State Administration of Taxation has released Announcement No. 4 of 2025 outlining revised rules and procedures for obtaining a "Certificate of Tax Residency" for enterprises and individuals. The Announcement No. 4 of 2025 will take

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China imposes retaliatory tariffs on select US imports

07 February, 2025

China’s Tariff Commission of the State Council has released the Announcement of CTC No.1 on 4 February 2025, announcing additional tariffs on certain US imports effective from 10 February 2025. China’s new tariffs on US imports include a 15%

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US postpones new tariffs on Canada, Mexico for 30 days

04 February, 2025

US President Donald Trump has agreed on Monday, 3 February 2025, to halt tariffs on Canada and Mexico for 30 days – which was set to take effect Tuesday, 4 February 2025 – after both countries pledged to step up efforts to stop illicit drugs and

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US President Donald Trump’s tariffs spark retaliation from Canada, Mexico, China, and Taiwan escalating trade wars 

03 February, 2025

Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Saturday, 1 February 2025, that the country will impose 25% tariffs on US goods, including orange juice, household appliances, and plastics, in response to US duties on Canadian imports. This

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