iron ore at a steel factory in Tangshan in China's Hebei Province

Iron Ore Futures Decline for Sixth Straight Session Amid Rising U.S.-China Trade Tensions

Iron ore futures extended their losing streak on Monday, marking the sixth consecutive session of declines, as escalating trade tensions between the United States and China weighed on market sentiment. However, the fall was cushioned by optimistic Chinese manufacturing data,...
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As U.S.-China Trade Tensions Resurface, Beijing Reinforces Food Security with Reduced Dependence on American Agriculture

The U.S.-China trade war ignited in 2018, China has been steadily reducing its reliance on American agricultural imports in a strategic pivot to secure food independence. With the potential return of former U.S. President Donald Trump and his plan to...
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Supply Chains, Costs, and Policy Uncertainty: The Ongoing Impact of US Tariffs on Chinese Imports on Businesses

China's Guangdong province, Hub renowned for its manufacturing expertise and efficiency. With a complex international supply chain, Igloo once relied exclusively on its Guangdong facility for critical hardware manufacturing. However, with the U.S.-China trade war still simmering, the company recently...