The U.S.-China Economic Tug-of-War: Trade Tensions Rise in Global Markets

In a move that compounds global trade tensions, China has upped the stakes following a summit with U.S. President Donald Trump, deploying economic pressure tools against Washington.

This strategic turn comes as Xi Jinping signals China's preparedness with retaliatory regulations, targeting U.S. supply chain shifts and extraterritorial sanctions.

Trade challenges mount with Washington and Beijing entwined in ongoing tit-for-tat measures, causing significant repercussions for global markets, from rare earth exports to advanced machine technology negotiations.

(With inputs from agencies.)