Samson Ellis

2 weeks ago | bloomberg.com | Samson Ellis

Beijing appears to be bedding in for a protracted battle with the US over tariffs. The Chinese government laid out policies Monday to aid its exporters affected by the trade war, including loan support for troubled firms and measures to further boost domestic consumption. Chinese companies are also finding ways to sidestep US tariffs, for example by engaging Indian exporters to fill orders on their behalf and help them retain their American customers.

3 weeks ago | bloomberg.com | Samson Ellis

Harley-Davidson motorbikes could be about to get a whole lot cheaper in India. Officials are considering cutting tariffs on motorcycles with an engine capacity of 750cc or more to zero, people familiar with the matter said. The deliberations are part of New Delhi’s efforts to cut a trade deal with President Donald Trump without conceding too much of its own protectionism.

1 month ago | bloomberg.com | Samson Ellis

Among the turmoil in global markets this week, investors sent the White House a clear message: confidence in US Treasuries can no longer be taken for granted. Yields have surged in recent days as investors dumped 10- and 30-year Treasuries at the very same time as they frantically sold stocks, crypto and other risky assets. The implications for the global financial system are profound, with Treasuries used to determine the price of everything from stocks to sovereign bonds to mortgage rates.

1 month ago | news.bloomberglaw.com | Brendan Murray |Samson Ellis

EmailApril 3, 2025, 3:39 PM UTCA Latin term that used to be little-known outside the world of customs brokers has become the stuff of headlines. That’s thanks to US President Donald Trump signing an executive order on April 2 to close a tariff loophole for “de minimis” merchandise from China and Hong Kong. The phrase — which loosely translates as “too small to matter” — refers to small packages that are shipped directly to consumers from abroad, usually bypassing warehouses and distribution hubs.

1 month ago | bloomberg.com | Samson Ellis

The final vacillations over US President Donald Trump’s closely watched “Liberation Day” tariff barrage continued into the final 24 hours before his announcement. His team is still finalizing the size and scope of new levies with several proposals under consideration, people familiar with the discussions said. China, one of the main targets of Trump’s ire over trade, sought to swing things in its favor at the last minute.