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China's economy has sent a strong signal to the world. While Donald Trump ramps up trade pressure, Chinese exports in June soared by 5.8% year-over-year, exceeding analyst expectations and proving that Beijing has found new ways to grow—without relying on the American market. It’s clear that redirecting trade is working.
📦 Imports also rose for the first time this year, up by 1.1%. Although the increase isn’t huge, it marks a vital turnaround after months of decline. Domestic demand remains weak, but China maintains stability within the global supply chain.

🌍 America Out, Europe and Asia In
While exports to the U.S. fell for the third consecutive month—this time by 16.1%—China saw sharp increases elsewhere:
🔹 Southeast Asia: +16.8%

🔹 European Union: +7.6%
Meanwhile, imports from these regions remained mostly flat, creating a powerful trade surplus. In the first half of 2025 alone, Chinese exports rose by 5.9%, while imports dropped by 3.9%, resulting in a surplus of $586 billion, nearly 35% higher than last year.

💥 Explosive Growth in Rare Earth and Tech Exports
Rare earth exports—critical for electronics and defense—surged by 60.3% to 7,742 tons. Steel exports rose by over 10%, integrated circuits by 25.5%, cars by 27.4%, and ships by 11.9%. Clearly, China’s technological and industrial dominance isn’t fading—it’s accelerating.
Trump responded with more tariff threats, including a 40% tariff on Vietnamese goods, accusing Vietnam of acting as a backdoor for Chinese products. He also proposed a 10% tariff on imports from BRICS-aligned countries, potentially dragging more governments into the trade war.

🔥 Coal Drops, But Oil and Soy Rise
While energy demand remains tied to weather and a weak real estate sector, oil imports rose by 7.4% and soy products by 10.4%. In contrast, coal imports fell to their lowest level since February 2023 as China focused on domestic production, which is on track to grow for the seventh straight year.

⚖️ The Bottom Line: Beijing Is Playing the Long Game
As Trump escalates his trade offensive, China is patiently redrawing its global ties. The sharp rise in exports to Europe and Asia, the growth in strategic tech and resources, and a record trade surplus all show that China’s factory engine is running full speed—despite U.S. tariffs. The question now is: how long can this redirected trade model withstand the next wave of global sanctions?

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Donald Trump has once again shaken up the U.S. economic landscape, launching a scathing attack on Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell and openly suggesting that the Federal Reserve Board of Governors should take control if Powell refuses to cut interest rates.
“If Powell doesn’t cut rates, the Fed Board must take control,” Trump declared, calling Powell a “stubborn fool” who is “once again late, angry, stupid, and overly political.”

💥 But Trump’s actions over the last 24 hours speak louder than words:
🔹 Highest tariffs in U.S. history – Through an executive order, Trump imposed reciprocal tariffs ranging from 15% to 41% on imports from 67 trading partners. These tariffs will take effect on August 7.
🔹 Canada under pressure – Tariffs on Canadian goods not covered by the USMCA will rise from 25% to 35%, and a new 40% transshipment tax will be applied to deter attempts to circumvent tariffs by routing goods through third countries.
🔹 Crackdown on Switzerland – Goods imported from Switzerland will now face a 39% tariff, up from the previously threatened 31%.
🔹 Mexico gets a 90-day extension – The temporary tariff agreement with Mexico has been extended, but the country will continue to face 25% duties on automobiles and 50% on steel, aluminum, and copper.

Trump’s sharp comments come at a time when markets are eagerly watching the Fed for signs of a rate cut. The president has clearly lost patience with Powell’s cautious approach, which he has previously criticized as sluggish and ineffective.
🗣️ “Mr. Powell, who’s always late, is back to his old ways! Too late, too angry, too dumb, and too political,” Trump said bluntly.
These bold moves highlight Trump’s increasing pressure on the Fed and signal a fundamental shift in U.S. trade policy. Traders, investors, and global markets are holding their breath. If the Fed doesn’t yield, tensions between the White House and the central bank may intensify even further.

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Tensions are rising in Washington as lawmakers from both political parties prepare a legislative counteroffensive that could derail Donald Trump's plans for a new trade agreement with China—before negotiations even begin.
According to Reuters, three new bills will be introduced this week targeting China’s human rights violations, increasing military pressure on Taiwan, and transnational repression of activists abroad. These initiatives directly challenge the Trump administration’s focus on preserving a fragile trade truce.

While Trump Prepares Talks, Congress Prepares a Legislative Strike
The U.S.–China trade summit is set for August 12 in Stockholm, where Trump's delegation is expected to seek further economic cooperation. But lawmakers—Democrat Jeff Merkley and Republicans John Cornyn, John Curtis, and Dan Sullivan—have a different agenda, and they're moving quickly.
🔹 The first bill, introduced by Merkley and co-sponsored by Cornyn, would bar entry to any current or former Chinese official found to be involved in the forced repatriation of Uyghur Muslims—an issue Beijing continues to deny.
🔹 The second bill, backed by Curtis, seeks to strengthen U.S. relations with Latin American and Caribbean nations that support Taiwan, directly opposing China's efforts to diplomatically isolate the self-governed island.
🔹 The third bill, proposed by Sullivan, aims to combat foreign intimidation of dissidents and journalists abroad. While it doesn’t mention China by name, lawmakers made it clear who the primary target is.

Republican Dissent Against Trump’s Trade Vision
Notably, resistance to Trump’s strategy isn’t coming solely from Democrats. Republicans Cornyn and Curtis, despite being members of Trump's party, have openly criticized his approach. They argue that American values—freedom and human rights—should never be compromised for economic gains.
“Our moral compass shouldn’t shift depending on who is in the White House,” said Merkley.

Trading Security for Business?
Trump’s position is also under fire following the recent approval allowing Nvidia to resume sales of its H20 AI chips to China—just days after the CEO met with Trump. The move reversed an April export ban meant to prevent China from acquiring cutting-edge U.S. AI technology for military or surveillance use.
“Trump wants to maintain friendly ties with Xi Jlnping, but he’s playing with fire,” warned Bonnie Glaser of the German Marshall Fund. She believes economic goals are being prioritized over long-term strategic threats.

In Summary: A Battle Over Values at the Heart of U.S. Policy
Trump insists that national security has not been sacrificed for trade. But his opponents—including members of his own party—fear that the cost of a deal with China may be too high. The upcoming meeting in Stockholm may not signal unity, but rather the next battlefield in America’s ongoing political struggle.

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