US Treasury warns of unsustainable China trade war amid market rally

April 22, 2025, 4:20 pm

The US Treasury Secretary recently warned that the ongoing trade battle with China may be unsustainable, sparking a market rally. With foreign demand faltering and economic pressures mounting, investors and policymakers alike brace for deeper turmoil as the administration navigates escalating trade tensions.

www.ft.com/ / Amazon and Walmart sellers hoard goods in Canada to wait out tariffs - Financial Times

www.ft.com/ / US markets rally as Treasury secretary says China trade war is ‘unsustainable’ - Financial Times

reuters.com/business / US Treasury Secretary says situation with China is unsustainable, source says - Reuters

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US solar tariffs disrupt Southeast Asian panel market

April 22, 2025, 3:21 pm

New U.S. tariffs, reaching a staggering 3521%, have been imposed on solar products from key Southeast Asian suppliers. The policy aims to protect domestic manufacturers and is shaking up the market, with Goldman analysts touting First Solar as the standout beneficiary. Renewable energy now comes with an extra punch of controversy—and cost.

theregister.com / US to slap up to 3,521% tariffs on SE Asian solar imports – especially you, Cambodia

theverge.com / The US hikes tariffs on solar products from Asia

gizmodo.com / Trump Hits Southeast Asian Solar Panels With Tariffs as High as 3,521%

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Tesla Q1 turmoil draws fire from insiders and treasurers

April 22, 2025, 11:21 am

Tesla’s Q1 report has raised eyebrows with falling profit margins, missed delivery targets and a slew of eyebrow-raising hints about future robotaxis and affordable EVs. Meanwhile, state treasurers have let loose their discontent with CEO Musk’s distracted focus, making for a truly electrifying quarter.

wired.com / After Tesla's Earnings Slide, Pressure's on for Cybercab

theinformation.com / Sales Fall Drags Down Tesla’s Profit 66% - The Information

zerohedge.com / Tesla Misses Across The Board; Slams "Uncertainty" In Automotive Market, But Affirms Affordable Model "Remains On Track" For H1 2025

theverge.com / Tesla’s revenue and profits tank amid political chaos

reuters.com/business / Tesla's first-quarter auto margin beats estimates, but revenue misses - Reuters

bloomberg.com/technology / Tesla Signals Caution, Says It Will Revisit 2025 Growth Outlook - Bloomberg.com

www.ft.com/ / Tesla profits disappoint on lower sales - Financial Times

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US–India trade talks intensify over e‑commerce tariffs and market access requirements

April 22, 2025, 9:20 am

US officials are ramping up pressure on India to ease regulatory hurdles in its $125‑billion e‑commerce market. With ongoing tariff negotiations taking on new urgency, US representatives are pushing for an agreement that will open full access for major retailers such as Amazon and Walmart—signals that both sides are angling for a transformative bilateral deal.

theinformation.com / U.S. Plans to Push India to Give Amazon and Walmart Market Access - The Information

bloomberg.com/technology / Vance Calls for New Era of US-India Ties as Trade Talks Advance - Bloomberg

winbuzzer.com / US Pushes Tariff Agreement With India For Full E-Commerce Access for Amazon and Walmart

permalink / 3 stories from 3 sources in 8 hours ago #ecommerce #amazon #tariffs #retail #trade-policy +