China’s economy showed its first big signs of damage from the trade war, as steep U.S. tariffs pummeled export orders and production at the country’s factories. A gauge of new export orders fell in April to its lowest reading since Covid-19 was ravaging the country in 2022,

China has lifted sanctions on five Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) as the country engages in a tariff war with the U.S. The European Parliament said on Apr. 30 that President Roberta Metsola informed the Conference of Presidents of China's decision to lift the sanctions against any member and their families,