The move to place five additional Chinese actors on the “entity list” heightens tensions just as American and Chinese officials try to get trade talks back on track Source: NYT > Business – Ana Swanson and Paul Mozur
India Raises Tariffs, Escalating Trade Fight With Trump
The new tariffs on 28 categories of American goods are more symbolic than painful, covering items like almonds, apples and finished metal products. Source: NYT > Business – Vindu Goel
Trump Says Mexico Tariffs Worked, Emboldening Trade Fight With China
President Trump backed off his threat to impose tariffs on Mexico last week — but the encounter suggests more tariffs could be on the way Source: NYT > Business – Ana Swanson and Jeanna Smialek
Mnuchin Lays Blame for Failed Trade Talks on China
The Treasury secretary called on the Beijing to return to the bargaining table or face more tariffs. Source: NYT > Business – Alan Rappeport
China Summons Tech Giants to Warn Against Cooperating With Trump Ban
Chinese officials told the companies there would be dire consequences if they cut sales or pulled production from China, people familiar with the meetings said. Source: NYT > Business – Kate Conger
Putin and Xi Herald the Virtues of Globalism, Critiquing the U.S. on Trade
The presidents of Russia and China used an investment conference to critique what they saw as increased protectionism by the United States amid rising tensions. Source: NYT > Business – Andrew E. Kramer