What was supposed to be a historic, era-defining trade war launched by US President Donald Trump against range of countries has, for now, narrowed in on a singular target: China.

Faced with economic disruption, Beijing is presenting itself as too powerful to succumb to U.S. pressure. It is also censoring criticism at home.

China is trying to tariff-proof its economy by boosting consumption and investing in key industries, but analysts say it remains critically vulnerable to the economic storm triggered by Donald

China is guiding the yuan weaker at a carefully orchestrated pace, as the central bank seeks to blunt some of the economic impact of the trade war without destabilizing financial markets.

China on Wednesday called its trade surplus with the United States an inevitability and warned it had the "determination and means" to continue the fight if Trump kept hitting Chinese goods with tariffs to try and bring it down.

Top Chinese brokerages have pledged to help steady domestic share prices in a concerted effort, the Shanghai bourse said, and scores of listed companies unveiled stock buying plans, as the local market reels from an escalating trade war.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that China is at odds with the rest of the world as the Trump administration alleviated tariffs for everyone but Beijing on Wednesday. President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he would reduce recently imposed reciprocal tariffs on several countries,

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said it was unfortunate that China has said it will raise tariffs of U.S. imports, but added it would ultimately hurt Beijing more than any other country. "This escalation is a loser for them,

Facing a global market meltdown, President Donald Trump on Wednesday abruptly backed down on his tariffs on most nations for 90 days but raised his tax rate on Chinese imports to 125%. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told reporters that Trump was pausing his so-called ‘reciprocal’ tariffs on most of the country’s biggest trading partners,

The lastest round of U.S. tariffs, including a 104-percent blanket duty on Chinese goods, when into effect Wednesday.

US President Donald Trump announced a 90-day pause on tariffs for over 75 countries, leaving in place a universal 10 per cent levy. However, he raised tariffs on Chinese imports to 125 per cent, citin

Markets in Asia slumped as tariffs on products from 86 countries kicked in. China said it would protect its economy, but also that it was open to dialogue.

The United States said on Tuesday that 104% duties on imports from China will take effect shortly after midnight, even as the administration of President Donald Trump moved to quickly start talks with other trading partners targeted by sweeping tariffs.

Donald Trump has threatened China with an extra 50% tariff on goods imported into the US if it does not withdraw its 34% counter-tariff, as global markets continue to fall. Beijing retaliated on Sunday,

China has accused the United States of "blackmail" after President Trump threatened to slap an extra 50% tariff on Chinese imports. On Monday, Trump gave China until Tuesday to scrap its 34% counter tariff or face an additional 50% tax on goods imported into the US,