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U.S. Warns China Over Economic Coercion Amid Trade Tensions

10/21/2025

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On October 20, 2025, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said the U.S. will respond to China's targeting of industries after sanctions on U.S.-linked Hanwha Ocean units.
Tariffs on China's shipbuilding sector have coincided with a 23.5% drop in new orders.
Greer warned that China uses economic coercion to deter foreign investment in U.S. shipbuilding.
President Donald Trump expressed optimism about a fair trade deal with China and downplayed Taiwan risks.

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On October 20, 2025, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said the U.S. will respond to China's targeting of industries after sanctions on U.S.-linked Hanwha Ocean units.
Tariffs on China's shipbuilding sector have coincided with a 23.5% drop in new orders.
Greer warned that China uses economic coercion to deter foreign investment in U.S. shipbuilding.
President Donald Trump expressed optimism about a fair trade deal with China and downplayed Taiwan risks.