DHL chief says duties to boost Sino-EU biz ties

Editor's Note: China's top leadership met with more than 40 representatives of the international business community in Beijing on March 28. The key message sent was clear — China has been and will remain an ideal, secure and promising destination for foreign investors, and that investing in China is investing in the future. China Daily reporters interviewed some of the executives of the multinationals who attended the meeting. The following stories tell why the global business leaders firmly believe that China's development is the core driving force of the world's economy, and offers exciting, vast opportunities and stellar growth potential.

The United States' tariff hikes will provide ample opportunities for closer cooperation between China and the European Union, and adversely impact the competitiveness of US exports while creating opportunities for others, said a top executive of a German logistics service provider.

Since US President Donald Trump took office in late January, Washington has repeatedly imposed additional tariffs on China, alongside "reciprocal tariffs" targeting many economies. These measures have sparked notable disruptions in global trade and prompted strong reactions from several governments.