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Xi Jinping and Donald Trump Meet After Six Years: Navigating US-China Relations Amid Trade Tensions
Oct 30, 2025 11:01 am CST
Chinese President Xi Jinping and former US President Donald Trump held their first face-to-face meeting in six years in South Korea, emphasizing partnership despite ongoing trade tensions. Xi acknowledged natural friction between the nations while calling for proper relationship management, as both leaders navigate complex trade disputes including rare-earth mineral exports and agricultural purchases against the backdrop of global economic concerns.
Trump Grants South Korea Approval for Nuclear-Powered Submarine Construction in US Shipyards
Oct 30, 2025 07:22 am CST
US President Donald Trump has approved South Korea's request to build nuclear-powered submarines at Philadelphia Shipyards, marking a significant development in US-South Korea defense cooperation. This announcement follows a broad trade agreement between the two nations and comes amid ongoing tensions with North Korea, despite both leaders' commitment to peace on the Korean Peninsula.
Trump and Xi Set for Crucial Trade Talks as US President Concludes Productive Asia Tour
Oct 29, 2025 08:14 pm CST
US President Donald Trump prepares for a pivotal meeting with China's Xi Jinping in Busan to address trade tensions, while announcing progress on a $350 billion South Korean investment deal. The high-stakes talks come amid Trump's successful three-nation Asia tour marked by honors and diplomatic achievements, with potential implications for global markets, supply chains, and regional security.
Trump's Critical South Korea Visit: US-China Trade War Breakthrough and Potential Kim Jong Un Meeting
Oct 29, 2025 05:23 am CST
President Trump's upcoming South Korea visit features a crucial meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping aimed at resolving their trade war, alongside possible talks with North Korea's Kim Jong Un. The two-day diplomatic mission follows stops in Malaysia and Japan, with Trump also set to address ongoing trade negotiations with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung.
Trump Refuses to Meet Canadian PM Carney Amid Trade Tensions and Tariff Dispute
Oct 27, 2025 11:55 pm CST
US President Donald Trump has declined to meet with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney following a dispute over a controversial anti-tariff advertisement, announcing additional 10% tariffs on Canadian goods. Despite the tension, Carney has expressed willingness to resume trade negotiations when the US is ready to engage.
US-China Trade Negotiations Show Progress Ahead of Critical Trump-Xi Summit in South Korea
Oct 25, 2025 09:59 pm CST
US and Chinese officials conducted "very constructive" trade discussions in Malaysia, building positive momentum before President Trump meets President Xi in South Korea next week. Both economic powers are seeking to resolve tensions over tariffs, rare earth controls, and shipping fees that have intensified their ongoing trade dispute.
Trump's Asia Tour: High-Stakes Trade Negotiations with Xi and Potential Kim Jong Un Meeting
Oct 25, 2025 09:24 pm CST
President Trump embarks on a crucial Asian tour, seeking to resolve trade tensions with China's Xi Jinping while opening the door to renewed North Korean diplomacy. The trip spans Malaysia, Japan, and South Korea, featuring key meetings at ASEAN and APEC summits, with global markets watching closely for signs of a trade war resolution and potential breakthrough with Kim Jong Un.
US-China Trade Negotiations Resume in Malaysia Ahead of Critical Leaders' Summit
Oct 25, 2025 02:11 pm CST
China and the United States have initiated a new round of trade talks in Malaysia, as both economic powerhouses seek to mitigate their ongoing tariff dispute before their leaders meet at the APEC summit in South Korea. The high-stakes negotiations, led by Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, come amid escalating tensions over rare earth minerals and shipping fees, with both sides hoping to reach a resolution to their damaging economic conflict.
Trump to Confront Xi About China's Fentanyl Trafficking Through Venezuela at APEC Summit
Oct 24, 2025 09:06 am CST
President Trump plans to address China's alleged role in smuggling fentanyl through Venezuela at his upcoming meeting with President Xi Jinping in South Korea. Amid rising US-China tensions and impending tariffs, Trump highlights how Chinese manufacturers are rerouting deadly fentanyl through Venezuela to evade port controls, contributing to America's overdose crisis that has claimed nearly 330,000 lives in five years.
President Trump's Critical Asia Trip: High-Stakes Meeting with Xi Jinping Set for October 30 in South Korea
Oct 24, 2025 05:46 am CST
US President Donald Trump embarks on a significant diplomatic tour across Malaysia, Japan, and South Korea, culminating in a pivotal October 30 meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping that could reshape global trade relations. The trip includes key engagements at the ASEAN and APEC summits, with potential breakthroughs on international trade disputes, regional security concerns, and North Korean tensions.