Why is an American-led international consortium buying up dozens of ports - many in Panama - and how may this become a prime battleground in the U.S.-China rivalry? Beijing is lobbying hard against the giant port deal, under which a Hong Kong-based firm would sell its interest in 43 ports worldwide to an international consortium led by the American asset manager BlackRock Inc. #China #Panama #Trade

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"That could impact soybean farmers in particular, who are already facing tariffs on shipments to China, increased competition from Brazil and higher production costs, Wobensmith said. Added port fees would make US soy “uncompetitive in the world market, so their exports will come almost to a grinding halt,” he said."

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[#TRADESHOW] The 92nd #API #China, scheduled for May 21–23, 2025, at the #China #Import and #Export #Fair Complex in #Guangzhou, is the premier #trade #show for the #pharmaceutical and #biopharmaceutical #industries. As part of a larger #event alongside the 90th #PHARMCHINA and the 2025 #NHNE, this comprehensive #exhibition will feature 1,200 #exhibitors, welcome 30,000 visitors, and span over 70,000 square meters. https://cnbusinessforum.com/event/92nd-api-china-2025/

Less than 100 days into a second Trump administration, commentators are already discussing the coming end of American exceptionalism. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2025/04/01/world/how-american-exceptionalism-ends/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #worldnews #donaldtrump #us #usdollar #useconomy #globaleconomy #trade

[#TRADESHOW] The 4th #Guangzhou #Sourcing #Fair 2025, recognized as a premier sourcing #platform in #China, from April 14 to 17, 2025, at the Poly #World #Trade #Expo #Center. Strategically located next to #CantonFair Area C, this #event is a prime #hub for #global #buyers and #manufacturers, #showcasing the latest in #hardware and #tools, #home appliances, #automobiles, motorcycles, and #accessories, and outdoor #products. https://cnbusinessforum.com/event/the-4th-guangzhou-sourcing-fair-2025/

U.S. trading partners were bracing Tuesday for an expected fresh raft of Donald Trump tariffs, while the U.S. president promised to be "very kind" in addressing what he says are unfair trade imbalances. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/04/01/economy/trump-country-based-tariffs/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #economy #us #republicans #donaldtrump #trade

Tariffs imposed by the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump, especially those on the automotive sector, may spell a big economic crisis for Japan, Liberal Democratic Party policy chief Itsunori Onodera says. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/04/01/economy/trump-tariffs-japan-crisis/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #economy #donaldtrump #us #usjapanrelations #tariffs #trade #japaneseeconomy

[#TRADESHOW] The 15th #China (Guangrao) #International #Rubber #Tire & #Auto #Accessory #Exhibition (#GRTAE) from May 15 to 17, 2025, at the #Guangrao International #Expo #Center, #China.  As a tire #show #event and #trade #platform for the #global rubber tire and auto accessory #industry, attracting leading #manufacturers, #buyers, and #innovators from around the #world. https://cnbusinessforum.com/event/15th-china-guangrao-international-rubber-tire-auto-accessory-exhibition-2025/

[#TRADESHOW] The 51st #Jinhan #Fair for #Home & #Gifts, the premier #sourcing event for home #decor, seasonal #decorations, and #gifts, from April 21–27, 2025, at the Poly #World #Trade #Center #Expo, #Guangzhou, #China. Renowned for its 25 years of excellence, this biannual #event brings together 1,000+ top manufacturers, #showcasing over 300,000 innovative #products across 85,000 sq. meters of expo space. https://cnbusinessforum.com/event/the-51st-jinhan-fair-for

[#TRADESHOW] #Healthplex #Expo 2025, #Natural & #Nutraceutical #Products #China 2025 (HNC 2025) returns to the National #Exhibition and #Convention #Center (#NECC) in #Shanghai from June 24–26, 2025. This #flagship #trade #event is #Asia’s #largest #platform for natural products, #nutraceuticals, Traditional #Chinese #Medicine (#TCM), and #beauty #innovations. https://cnbusinessforum.com/event/healthplex-expo-2025-natural-nutraceutical-products-china-2025-hnc-2025/

A spat over the Panama Canal is threatening Chinese President Xi Jinping's push to paint China as a steady partner to investors roiled by a global trade war. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/04/01/companies/xi-li-ka-shing-china-business/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #companies #ckhutchison #likashing #panama #panamacanal #china #xijinping #us #republicans #donaldtrump #trade #shipping #hongkong

In March 2025, the #China #International #Import #Expo (#CIIE) #launched an #global #promotional #campaign across three #continents to #galvanize participation. From #Europe to #LatinAmerica and #Southeast #Asia, the #roadshow underscored the #expo’s #role as a catalyst for #international #trade, #spotlighting success #stories and unlocking new #opportunities for #businesses. https://cnbusinessforum.com/8th-ciie-2025-global-roadshow-spurs-cross-border-partnerships-ahead-of-shanghai-expo/

The 137th #China #Import and #Export #Fair (#CantonFair) is set to #launch on April 15, 2025, in #Guangzhou, following two high-profile #promotion #conferences in #HongKong and #Macao on March 18–19. These #events underscored the Fair’s role in fostering #international #trade #collaboration and advancing the #economic #integration of the #Guangdong-#HK-Macao Greater Bay Area (#GBA). https://cnbusinessforum.com/canton-fair-2025-strengthening-global-trade-ties-in-the-greater-bay-area/

The "Buy Canadian" movement is sending new ripples of concern through the executive offices of U.S.-based consumer companies that banked on selling their products on Canadian retail shelves. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/04/01/economy/buy-canadian-us-trade/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #economy #canada #us #tariffs #trade #donaldtrump

[#TRADESHOW] The 2025 #Lightweight #Asia #Expo from July 9 to 11, 2025, at the #Shanghai New #International Expo #Center, #China. As Asia’s leading #trade #fair for #automotive lightweight #solutions, this #exhibition #event #showcases cutting-edge #materials like steel, aluminum, magnesium #alloys, #composites, and advanced #processing #technologies like casting, and additive #manufacturing. https://cnbusinessforum.com/event/lightweight-asia-2025-asias-lightweight-automotive-trade-fair/

[#TRADESHOW] #GBA #Tape and #Film #Expo 2025 (TF-Expo) will take place from May 15–17, 2025, at the #CantonFair Complex in #Guangzhou, #China. #Trade #fair #event for the tape, film, and packaging #industries, #showcasing cutting-edge #innovations in #adhesive tapes, flexible #films, #smart #packaging, and #sustainable #materials. https://cnbusinessforum.com/event/gba-tape-and-film-expo-2025/

[#TRADESHOW] R+T #Asia 2025 will take place from May 26–28, 2025, at the National #Exhibition and #Convention #Center (#Shanghai), #China. As Asia’s premier #trade #show for the #sun #shading and #door/#gate #industries, this #milestone #event unites 700+ #exhibitors and 54,000+ #visitors from 100+ countries across 120,000 sq.m of #expo space. https://cnbusinessforum.com/event/rt-asia-2025/

[#TRADESHOW] 2025 #EAC New #Energy & #Autonomous #Vehicle #Trade #Show will take place from June 4–6, 2025, at the #Hangzhou Grand #Exhibition #Center, #China. #Expo #event bridges the entire #automotive #supplychain, from raw #materials and #battery #tech to #OEMs, driving advancements in #sustainability, #safety, and #connectivity. https://cnbusinessforum.com/event/2025-eac-new-energy-autonomous-vehicle-trade-show-hangzhou/

[#TRADESHOW] 30th #International #Processing & #Packaging #Exhibition will take place from June 24–26, 2025, at the National Exhibition and #Convention #Center (#NECC) in #Shanghai, #China. This #flagship #event is #Asia’s largest and most #influential #trade #fair for #food processing, #beverage #production, packaging #innovation, and #industrial #manufacturing. https://cnbusinessforum.com/event/30th-international-processing-packaging-exhibition-2025/

In March 2025, the #China #International #Import #Expo (#CIIE) #launched an ambitious #global #promotional #campaign across three #continents, targeting nine countries to #galvanize participation in its 8th edition. From #Europe to #LatinAmerica and #Southeast #Asia, the #roadshow underscored the #expo’s #role as a catalyst for #international #trade, #spotlighting success #stories and unlocking new #opportunities for #businesses eyeing #China’s vast #consumer #market. https://cnbusinessforum.com/8th-ciie-2025-global-roadshow-spurs-cross-border-partnerships-ahead-of-shanghai-expo/