The US has eased export restrictions on China for chip design software and ethane, a sign that trade tensions are calming

Your favorite Lululemon leggings and Nike sneaker could soon see price hikes after Trump's Vietnam deal left tariffs on the major exporter at 20%.

The tariff deal between the United States and Vietnam sets the stage for a further climb in trade volumes between the countries and will also impact the energy generation mix that powers the fast-growing Vietnamese economy.