Beijing Hosts Supply Chain Expo as Trump Tariff Threats Loom Over Trade

The event highlights China's global trade ambitions while U.S.-China tensions escalate with incoming tariffs from President-elect Donald Trump.

The second China International Supply Chain Expo opened in Beijing, focusing on advanced manufacturing, green technology, and supply chain services.
President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to raise tariffs on all Chinese imports to the U.S. by an additional 10%, intensifying trade tensions.
Apple CEO Tim Cook and other U.S. business leaders attended the event, emphasizing the importance of China's role in global supply chains despite diversification efforts.
Chinese state media framed the expo as a commitment to global economic openness, contrasting with rising protectionist policies in other major economies.
Experts predict U.S.-China supply chains will become more complex, with third-party countries increasingly involved in processing and exporting goods.