Tuesday

03-06-2025 Vol 19

Tag: China

China Shipowners Association Claims US Port Fee Proposal Violates WTO Regulations and American Law

The China Shipowners’ Association (CSA) has publicly expressed its disapproval of a recent U.S. proposal aimed at imposing significant port…

China’s Retail Sales Surge as Beijing Shifts Focus to Consumers to Mitigate US Trade Strain

China’s retail sales growth accelerated in the first two months of 2025, signaling a positive outcome for policymakers striving to…

Iron Ore Approaches Two-Week High Amid Strong Demand and China Stimulus Expectations

Iron ore prices surged on Friday, reaching their highest levels in nearly two weeks, driven by steady demand and growing…

The Impact of Chinese Shipbuilding on Greek Shipping Industry’s Development and Opportunities

Greek shipping is increasingly vulnerable to shifts in global shipbuilding dynamics, particularly due to growing tensions between the U.S. and…

Asia Distillates: Continued Absence of Physical Window Trading; Spotlight on China-Origin Barrels

Asia’s middle distillate markets continue to experience a notable lack of window trading activity, even as timespreads in the paper…

China’s Steel Production Cut Talks Rattle the Iron Ore Market

Iron ore futures experienced a decline on Wednesday, reversing early gains due to renewed discussions regarding China’s plans to cut…

Report Highlights Economic and National Security Threats to US from China’s Shipbuilding Dominance

A recent report by the Center for Strategic and International Studies highlights China’s rapid rise to dominance in shipbuilding, currently…

Weekly Market Update: Iron Ore Shipments to China Analyzed

Dry Weekly Market Monitor: Iron Ore Flows to China Concerns continue regarding the economic growth of China, the world’s second-largest…

Copper Prices Rise as Indicators Show Strengthening Demand in China

Shanghai copper prices showed notable strength on Wednesday, driven by signals of improving demand in China, a key consumer of…

China Adapts Tactics After Learning from Trump’s First Trade War as Tariffs Resurface

In recent weeks, leaders from Canada and Mexico have sought discussions with President Donald Trump after he imposed new tariffs…