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Source: Arabian Business

China and US Reveal Reciprocal Tariff Cut Lists Covering 60 Billion Dollars

China and the United States have published reciprocal tariff exemption schedules covering approximately $30 billion worth of goods in each direction following September trade talks. The combined $60 billion in trade covered under the arrangement directly impacts Gulf shipping and logistics supply chains. Approximately 90 percent of the covered goods will transition to most favoured nation tariff rates.

China–UAE News
Source: Alhurra

China Direct Investment in UAE Jumps to 2.6 Billion Dollars in 2025

Chinese direct investment across the MENA region doubled to $4.8 billion in 2025, driven largely by capital inflows into the UAE. Net direct investment in the UAE grew 237.7% to $2.6 billion, raising China's total investment stock in the country to $12.47 billion. The UAE now holds more than 40% of China's investment stock in the MENA region and receives over 50% of its new capital flows.

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