economic tensions
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-Xi Trade Tensions Escalate: Rare Earth Restrictions and Tariff Threats Reshape US-China Relations
Oct 14, 2025 05:32 pm CST
US-China trade tensions have intensified as Presidents Trump and Xi engage in a high-stakes standoff over tariffs and rare earth minerals. With each side waiting for the other to make concessions, global markets remain on edge while Treasury Secretary Bessent attempts to arrange high-level talks. The dispute involves China's new restrictions on rare earth exports and Trump's threats of 100% tariffs, with significant implications for global supply chains and economic stability.
China Defies Trump's 100% Tariff Threat: Escalating Trade Tensions and Rare Earth Dispute
Oct 13, 2025 01:07 am CST
China refuses to back down against President Trump's threatened 100% tariffs, declaring it's "not afraid" of a trade war. The dispute centers on China's rare earth export restrictions, with both nations accusing each other of violating their trade truce. Vice President JD Vance defends the US position while China calls for negotiation over threats, highlighting the critical role of rare earth minerals in global supply chains and national security.
US Ambassador Sergio Gor Meets PM Modi: Strengthening US-India Relations Despite Trade Tensions
Oct 11, 2025 10:36 pm CST
US Ambassador-designate Sergio Gor met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss trade, critical minerals, and defense cooperation, expressing optimism about bilateral relations despite recent tensions over Trump's 50% tariffs on Indian exports. Both countries continue negotiations toward a bilateral trade agreement with hopes of meeting the November deadline, as confirmed by India's Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal.
'My Friend Narendra...': Decoding Donald Trump's Midnight Birthday Wish For PM
Sep 17, 2025 05:45 pm CST
US President Donald Trump's late-night phone call to Prime Minister Narendra Modi - ostensibly for his 75th birthday - has injected fresh momentum into a bilateral relationship battered by stand-offs over the 50 per cent tariffs on Indian exports.
