Category: International Business and Trade

Energy PolicyInternational Business and Trade

Trump Administration Price Floor Strategy: Combating China’s Market Manipulation

The Trump administration will implement price floors across various industries to combat China’s market manipulation tactics. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent revealed this industrial policy approach during an exclusive CNBC interview, emphasizing the need for vigilance against non-market economies.

In a significant policy announcement, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has revealed the Trump administration’s plan to implement price floors across multiple industries as a strategic response to China’s market manipulation practices. The announcement came during an exclusive CNBC interview at the “Invest in America forum” in Washington, D.C., where Bessent outlined the administration’s approach to protecting American industries from what he described as China’s systematic efforts to undermine global competitors.

Understanding the Price Floor Strategy

by Darren Holt
Economy and TradingInternational Business and Trade

ASML’s Crucial Role in U.S.-China Tech War and Semiconductor Dominance

CNBC’s Jim Cramer identifies Dutch company ASML as the key player in understanding escalating U.S.-China trade tensions. With its monopoly on extreme ultraviolet lithography machines essential for advanced chip production, ASML sits at the center of the technological standoff between the world’s two largest economies.

Why ASML holds the key to semiconductor supremacy

As U.S.-China trade tensions intensify, Jim Cramer of CNBC has identified an unexpected European company as critical to understanding the technological standoff. ASML Holding, the Netherlands-based manufacturer of advanced lithography machines, has become the focal point in the battle for semiconductor dominance between the world’s two largest economies. According to Cramer, “Without ASML, they can’t do what Nvidia does… ASML is the key” to understanding why China cannot match U.S. chip technology capabilities despite massive investment in domestic semiconductor development.

by Darren Holt
Economy and TradingInternational Business and Trade

European Markets Rebound as Traders Weigh U.S.-China Trade Tensions, IMF Meetings

European markets are poised for a higher open on Wednesday, recovering from recent lows amid escalating U.S.-China trade tensions. Key indices including Germany’s DAX and France’s CAC 40 show strong gains as investors assess global economic developments.

European stock markets are positioned for a positive opening on Wednesday, rebounding from two-week lows as investors digest ongoing trade friction between the United States and China alongside domestic political developments. The improved sentiment follows a volatile trading session that saw regional indices dip amid concerns about renewed trade restrictions and geopolitical tensions.

Market Performance Projections

by Darren Holt
Assistive TechnologyInternational Business and Trade

Taiwan Assures Global Chip Industry Will Withstand China’s Rare Earth Export Controls

Taiwan has reassured global markets that its semiconductor industry remains insulated from China’s latest rare earth export controls. The Ministry of Economic Affairs clarified that the restricted elements differ from those used in chip manufacturing processes, with most rare earth supplies sourced from Europe, the US, and Japan.

In a significant development for global technology supply chains, Taiwan has provided crucial reassurances that its semiconductor industry will remain largely unaffected by China’s newly implemented rare earth export controls. The announcement comes as welcome news to global markets concerned about potential disruptions to semiconductor manufacturing following China’s latest trade measures.

Taiwan’s Official Response to Export Restrictions

by Natalie Brooks
Economy and TradingInternational Business and Trade

London Stocks Decline as Trade Tensions Impact Mining and Energy Sectors

London stocks declined on Tuesday as escalating US-China trade tensions dampened investor sentiment. Mining and energy sectors led the downturn, while homebuilders showed resilience following government planning reforms.

London’s financial markets experienced significant pressure on Tuesday as escalating trade tensions between the United States and China created uncertainty across global markets. The FTSE 100 Index declined 0.44% by mid-morning trading, while the more domestically-focused FTSE 250 fell 0.6%, reflecting broader concerns about international trade dynamics and their impact on the UK economy.

Trade Tensions Drive Market Sentiment

by Darren Holt
Economy and TradingInternational Business and Trade

Global Trade Alliances Reset Amid U.S. Tariff Uncertainties at Forbes CEO Conference 2025

Business leaders at the Forbes Global CEO Conference 2025 reveal how Trump’s tariff policies are accelerating trade realignments and regional economic integration. Indonesia and ASEAN nations are positioning as new manufacturing hubs while China expands its technological influence.

Global trade alliances are undergoing fundamental restructuring as U.S. tariff policies create widespread economic uncertainties, according to experts speaking at the opening of the Forbes Global CEO Conference 2025 in Jakarta. The two-day gathering of international business leaders convened under the theme “The World Pivots” to analyze how countries are rerouting capital flows and forging new partnerships in response to shifting American trade policies.

From Deglobalization to Regional Realignment

by Natalie Brooks
International Business and TradeMining and Drilling

Critical Metals Stock Surges 103% Amid New China Trade Tensions

Critical Metals stock has surged 103% in two days as new China trade tensions create rare earth supply concerns. The mining company benefits from potential US government investment and sector focus.

Critical Metals stock is surging dramatically amid renewed US-China trade tensions, with shares skyrocketing 103% over just two trading days as investors bet on domestic rare earth suppliers. The mining company reached an intraday high of $30.48 on Tuesday while broader markets struggled, creating a remarkable divergence in stock performance across the materials sector.

Trade Tensions Fuel Rare Earth Stock Rally

by Natalie Brooks
Economy and TradingInternational Business and Trade

Nasdaq Futures Tumble 1.3% as China Shipping Ban Rattles Global Markets

U.S. markets slumped Tuesday as China’s Commerce Ministry banned dealings with five subsidiaries of South Korean shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean. The move signals Beijing’s willingness to target third-country firms assisting Washington’s shipbuilding efforts, causing Nasdaq futures to tumble 1.3% premarket.

Nasdaq futures tumbled 1.3% in premarket trading Tuesday as China’s Commerce Ministry launched a sweeping shipping ban against subsidiaries of South Korean shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean, dramatically escalating trade tensions with Washington. The ban specifically targets five Hanwha Ocean subsidiaries and represents what analysts call China’s “weaponization of shipbuilding” against third-country firms supporting U.S. maritime interests.

Market Impact and Global Reactions

by Natalie Brooks