12.09.202502:54:45UTC+00Offshore Yuan Weakens on Fresh Trade Concerns

The offshore yuan depreciated to approximately 7.11 per dollar on Friday, as renewed trade tensions dampened market sentiment. Reports suggest that the United States has encouraged G7 countries to levy significant tariffs—ranging from 50% to 100%—on China and India due to their ongoing imports of Russian oil. This initiative is part of the broader strategy by Washington to compel Moscow to engage in peace negotiations concerning the conflict in Ukraine. Additionally, the U.S. administration under former President Trump has persuaded the European Union to participate in this endeavor. However, EU officials have expressed reluctance, highlighting concerns over possible retaliatory measures and their ongoing trade discussions with India. The U.S. is also seeking support from other non-EU G7 members, including Japan, the United Kingdom, and Canada. In a separate development, China has rebuked Mexico's plan to introduce tariffs of up to 50% on automobiles and other imports from countries lacking free trade agreements—many of which are Chinese—labeling the action as discriminatory and influenced by external pressures. Despite Friday's depreciation, the yuan is poised for weekly appreciations.