Trump tariffs and China: Businesses brace for impact

Trump 's first presidential term triggered a trade war between the world's two largest economies.

Six years on, Chinese businesses bracing themselves for a sequel now that he is back in the White House .

Trump returned on a campaign promise that included crushing tariffs against Chinese -made goods, and has since threatened a 10% levy.

President Trump has described tariffs as his " one big power" over China .

The threat of a 10% tariff is driven by the belief that China is "sending fentanyl to Mexico and Canada " Some Chinese businesses are indeed on the move - but not to America .

Trump 's seemingly softer stance on China offers some relief, but his hope is still that the threat of tariffs will drive buyers away from China .

China has edged past the US to become the prevailing choice for countries in South East Asia , according to a survey by the Iseas Yusof-Ishak think tank in Singapore .

Last year's trade surplus with the world was a record $ 992bn - a record trade surplus.

China is doing its best to appear a stable business partner, and exports are thriving.