china

China, officially the People's Republic of China, is a country in East Asia and the world's most populous country, with a population of around 1.404 billion in 2017. Covering approximately 9,600,000 square kilometers, it is the third or fourth largest country by total area.

Importers Face Mounting Tariff Bills From Trade Policies
Importers Face Mounting Tariff Bills From Trade Policies
June 16, 2025  |  Supply Chain

American importers are facing yet another complication from White House trade policies. As Reuters reported Monday (June 16), it’s a phenomenon known as “tariff stacking,” which is...

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Retail Federation: Imports Will Surge During Tariff Pause
Retail Federation: Imports Will Surge During Tariff Pause
June 09, 2025  |  Retail

The National Retail Federation is projecting a summertime surge in U.S. import cargo. The uptick, the federation (NRF) said in a news release Monday (June 9), will happen as...

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NY Fed: Businesses Are Already Passing Along Tariff Costs to Consumers
NY Fed: Businesses Are Already Passing Along Tariff Costs to Consumers
June 04, 2025  |  Economy

Just before tariffs took root in April, PYMNTS Intelligence found in its “Certainty Project” report that a majority of firms across various sectors anticipated higher...

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IDC Lowers Worldwide Smartphone Shipment Forecast, Citing Uncertainty and Tariffs
IDC Lowers Worldwide Smartphone Shipment Forecast, Citing Uncertainty and Tariffs
May 30, 2025  |  Retail

The volume of worldwide smartphone shipments in 2025 is expected to be impacted by uncertainty, tariff volatility and a slowdown in consumer spending, market intelligence...

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Nvidia Takes $4.5B Inventory Charge Due to Chip Trade Policy
Nvidia Takes $4.5B Inventory Charge Due to Chip Trade Policy
May 28, 2025  |  Earnings

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang told analysts Wednesday (May 28) that recent U.S. export-control changes are reshaping the company’s growth plans in China even as global...

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Shein Reportedly Looks to Hong Kong After Derailed UK IPO
Shein Reportedly Looks to Hong Kong After Derailed UK IPO
May 28, 2025  |  IPO

Fast fashion retailer Shein has reportedly chosen a new location to go public. The China-founded company is now looking to list in Hong Kong after failing to...

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The Conference Board: Consumer Confidence Rises After US-China Trade Deal
The Conference Board: Consumer Confidence Rises After US-China Trade Deal
May 27, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

Consumer confidence picked up in May after five months of decline, The Conference Board said Tuesday (May 27). The Conference Board attributed the rise to...

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Temu Parent PPD’s Profits Fall 38% Amid Tariff Pressures
Temu Parent PPD’s Profits Fall 38% Amid Tariff Pressures
May 27, 2025  |  Earnings

The parent of Chinese eCommerce giant Temu said tariffs helped eat into its quarterly profits. PDD Holdings attributed this 38% year-over-year decline in the first...

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Small Businesses Say Administration’s Tariffs Are ‘Appalling and Hard to Deal With’
Small Businesses Say Administration’s Tariffs Are ‘Appalling and Hard to Deal With’
May 27, 2025  |  SMBs

While Wall Street rejoiced at the U.S.-China tariff truce, small businesses have less to celebrate. As The New York Times (NYT) reported Tuesday (May 27), these enterprises...

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