
Canadian Scholar: US Tariffs Could Trigger Recession in Canada, Impact US Economy
Canadian economist David Gray warns that US tariffs could lead Canada into recession, causing economic chaos in the US as well.
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Canadian economist David Gray warns that US tariffs could lead Canada into recession, causing economic chaos in the US as well.
China’s 2025 Spring Festival sees strong consumption boost through vouchers and policies, driving economic growth and holiday spending.
China strongly opposes the US’s additional 10% tariff on goods, stating there are no winners in the trade war. China urges the US to resolve issues through equal consultation.
Australian academic Warwick Powell argues that US tariffs alone cannot revive its decaying manufacturing industry, which has been declining for over 50 years.
China’s 2025 Spring Festival holiday set new records in travel, dining, and consumption, marking the first celebration since its UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage recognition.
The Chinese mainland’s 2025 Spring Festival saw a 5.9% increase in domestic trips and a 7% rise in spending, fueled by UNESCO recognition and vibrant cultural attractions.
The 2025 Spring Festival holiday in the Chinese mainland saw a significant boost in tourism and consumer spending, with over 500 million domestic trips and spending reaching 677 billion yuan.
China’s 2025 Spring Festival box office revenues hit a record 10 billion yuan, with 187 million moviegoers attending theaters. Top films like ‘Ne Zha 2’ set new milestones for the domestic film industry.
Chinese dramas have experienced a significant surge in global popularity in 2024, overtaking American dramas on Southeast Asia’s VOD platforms and becoming the top free content choice with a 40% user share.
Thailand has suspended power supply to five border areas in Myanmar to combat illegal activities such as human trafficking and online scams, Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul announced.
China’s decreasing reliance on U.S. trade may lessen the impact of new 10% tariffs on Chinese exports, according to the Council on Foreign Relations.
He Zhiguo, professor at Stanford University, views new US tariffs on Chinese exports as symbolic, cautioning potential financial market volatility in China after the Spring Festival.
Stanford Professor He Zhiguo describes the Trump administration’s new 10% tariffs on Chinese exports as a symbolic gesture with minimal impact on prices, cautioning about potential market volatility after Spring Festival.
Economist Xing Yuqing warns that President Trump’s tariff threats against Canada and Mexico may lead to America’s isolation in the global economy.
Former European Council President Herman Van Rompuy calls for multilateralism and open markets, addressing trade deficit issues between the EU and China in a recent interview with China Media Group.
Herman Van Rompuy emphasizes the need for multilateralism and open markets, urging the EU to enhance competitiveness and ensure fair competition conditions for China in Europe.
U.S. tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China raise global trade concerns, risking retaliatory measures, disrupting supply chains, and slowing economic growth.
China has added two U.S. firms, PVH Corp. and Illumina, Inc., to its unreliable entity list for violating market principles and harming Chinese companies, the Ministry of Commerce announced.
China’s Ministry of Commerce has added U.S. firms PVH Corp. and Illumina, Inc. to its unreliable entity list, citing violations of market principles and harm to Chinese companies’ legitimate rights and interests.
China’s Ministry of Commerce has added U.S. firms PVH Corp. and Illumina Inc. to its unreliable entity list, citing violations of market principles and discriminatory actions against Chinese companies.