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Euroviews. Donald Trump’s Davos speech: Should Europe really fear tariffs?

Donald Trump’s address at the World Economic Forum showcased his familiar economic rhetoric. Yet, it could be argued that his speech was marked by economic misconceptions and exaggerations, Piero Cingari writes.

Markets

European markets gain despite Trump's signals on tariffs

US President Donald Trump delivered tariff threats to China, and the European Union, while pressurising Russia with more sanctions and import levies. The European markets, however, hit new highs as investors looked beyond his policy impact.

Tech News

How will the US' new AI chip export restrictions impact Europe?

The AI chip export rules issued by the Biden administration do not include Europe as a single market, which could cause issues experts say.

Tech News

Trump's TikTok shift: From backing a ban to being hailed 'a saviour'

"I’m asking companies not to let TikTok stay dark!" Donald Trump wrote in a post on his social media app Truth Social on Sunday morning.

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USA

Trump discusses trade and TikTok ban in phone call with Xi Jinping

The call came the same day that the US Supreme Court backed a law banning TikTok unless it’s sold by its China-based parent company.

Economy

Strong exports help China hit economic growth targets for 2024

Exports have surged as companies and consumers rush to beat potential US tariff hikes. However, some economists say China's economy is growing at a slower pace than official estimates show.

Tech News

What is RedNote, the Chinese app TikTokers are flocking to?

Xiaohongshu, or RedNote, has attracted a flurry of self-styled "TikTok refugees" who looking for an alternative but are refusing to join Meta.

Economy

China's December exports beat estimates as higher US tariffs loom

President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to raise tariffs on Chinese goods and close some loopholes that exporters now use to sell their products more cheaply in the US.

Markets

Markets look ahead: US CPI and China's GDP in the Spotlight

This week, attention will centre on inflation data from major economies, including the US, EU, and UK. Additionally, China's forthcoming release of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth figures for the final quarter will be a critical gauge for its economic trajectory.

Tech News

US Supreme Court to hear arguments on TikTok ban law

TikTok's fate arrives at the US Supreme Court in a case that represents a collision of free speech and national security.

Markets

Copper price nears one-month high on optimism over China's economy

The copper price has been on the rise in 2025, reaching a three-week high amid robust demand in China, given Beijing's ongoing stimulus measures. However, Trump's tariffs are expected to cap the uptrend later in the year.

Economy

China's super-rich eye the exit as leaders brace for economic shock

China’s leaders are bracing for shocks to the economy from higher tariffs threatened by US President-elect Donald Trump once he takes office. Millionaires, meanwhile, are relocating.

Economy

China's manufacturing activity slows in December as trade risks grow

The Purchasing Managers' Index, based on a survey of factory managers, slipped to 50.1 in December from 50.3 the previous month, the National Bureau of Statistics said on Tuesday.

Tech News

US Supreme Court to hear TikTok's case against law that would ban it

The law, which was passed in April, aims to force ByteDance, the Chinese-owned parent company of TikTok, to sell the platform or face a ban.

Economy

China prepared to double down on support for economy as tariffs loom

China signals it's prepared to double down on support for the economy as Trump tariffs loom.

Taiwan

Taiwan demands China end recent military activity in nearby waters

The drills come after Taiwan's president, Lai Ching-te, visited Hawaii and Guam despite China insisting he is banned from overseas trips.

Business

Nvidia faces China probe amid retaliation for US trade curbs

Nvidia shares slid amid an escalation in the tech trade war as China launched a probe into the company on suspicion of breaching the anti-monopoly law.

Tech News

What's next for TikTok after appeals court upholds US ban law?

US lawmakers passed a law this year requiring TikTok's parent company to sell the short form video platform or face a ban.

Tech News

US strengthens export controls for Chinese semiconductor companies

The rules include new controls on semiconductor manufacturing equipment and software tools, the US commerce department said.

China

China releases three US citizens in rare prisoner swap

The three US nationals were swapped for four people, including three Chinese citizens who were returned to China.