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U.S. accuses China of unfair chip trade amid Trump-Xi truce
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December 24, 2025
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1. U.S. accuses China of unfair chip trade amid Trump-Xi truce
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Tue.: the USTR released findings from a yearlong probe into China’s chip sector launched under Biden.
“China’s targeting of the semiconductor industry for dominance,” the USTR said in a Federal Register notice.
China “has employed increasingly aggressive and sweeping non-market policies” to bolster its semiconductor industry, the office found.
The U.S. signaled future tariffs on China, with rates staying at zero for 18 months before rising from Jun. 23, 2027.
Remained opposed to the “abuse of tariffs,” China said it will defend its lawful interests.
2. U.S. Q3 GDP +4.3%, strongest growth in 2 years on consumer spending
+2.8% QoQ in business investment, vs. 7.3% in Q2.
AI-related spending helped, too.
The overall economic growth is on par with 2024’s 2.4% average pace.
+3.5% annualized consumer spending in Q3.
The Tue. report was delayed ~2 months by the government shutdown.
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4. H-1B visa fee hike to $100K by Trump admin gets judge backing
