US-China relations
Trump Announces 100% Tariffs on Chinese Goods Following Rare-Earth Export Controls
Oct 11, 2025 01:07 pm CST
US President Donald Trump has announced a 100% tariff on all Chinese goods starting November 1, following Beijing's export controls on rare-earth minerals. This major trade war escalation has already impacted global markets, with the Dow falling nearly 900 points as Washington and Beijing head toward another high-stakes confrontation that could reshape global trade patterns.
Trump Imposes 100% Tariff on Chinese Imports Amid Rare Earth Minerals Dispute
Oct 11, 2025 09:51 am CST
President Trump has announced a 100% tariff on Chinese imports effective November 1, escalating trade tensions over rare earth mineral export controls. The announcement sent stock markets falling and led Trump to reconsider his planned meeting with President Xi at the upcoming APEC summit. This development marks a significant renewal of trade hostilities between the world's two largest economies.
Trump Threatens Massive Tariffs on China Following Rare Earth Export Restrictions
Oct 11, 2025 01:05 am CST
President Donald Trump announced he sees no reason to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping during his upcoming Asia trip after China restricted rare earth exports vital to American industries. Trump is now considering implementing massive tariffs on Chinese imports as tensions escalate between the world's two largest economies despite previous agreements to reduce trade barriers.
Xi Jinping Delegates UN General Assembly Appearance to Premier Li Qiang Amid Evolving Leadership Style
Sep 25, 2025 05:33 pm CST
Chinese Premier Li Qiang represents China at the UN General Assembly's 80th anniversary meeting as President Xi Jinping continues his pattern of reduced international travel. This delegation of diplomatic duties reflects Xi's evolving leadership approach, which maintains centralized power while entrusting loyal officials with international representation. The article examines how Xi's governance style has transformed from frequent global engagement to a more selective international presence while maintaining ultimate authority through trusted subordinates.
"No Longer Seeking Differential Rights": China Ends Special WTO Benefits, Easing US Tensions
Sep 24, 2025 03:01 pm CST
China will no longer claim the benefits available to developing nations at the World Trade Organization, removing a point of contention with the US that's been a barrier to their agreement on reforming the global arbiter of commerce.
Trump, Xi Speak On Call Over Agreement To Keep TikTok Online In US
Sep 19, 2025 09:25 pm CST
Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping spoke by phone on Friday, Chinese state media reported, as they seek an agreement to help keep the video app TikTok online in the US and ease tensions between two superpowers locked in a standoff over trade.
TikTok, Trade, Taiwan Top Agenda For Call Between Trump, Xi
Sep 17, 2025 04:31 pm CST
US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping will have plenty to discuss this week in their first conversation since June, with TikTok, Boeing planes, rare earth magnets and Taiwan among top items for negotiation.
Donald Trump Hints TikTok Deal Reached With China
Sep 15, 2025 08:57 pm CST
US President Donald Trump on Monday announced a deal with a "certain company" as talks are underway with China to settle the two countries' dispute over social media giant TikTok.
Opinion | In The Death Of US-China Engagement, A Lesson for India
Jun 19, 2025 08:37 pm CST
India must understand that the future does not belong to those who imitate - neither the American model nor the Chinese one - but to those who craft their own narrative of growth and sovereignty.