trade negotiations
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.
US and India to Sign Long-Delayed Trade Deal, Trump Announces Progress on Tariffs and Russian Oil Dispute
Oct 29, 2025 03:03 pm CST
President Donald Trump announced that the United States and India will sign a long-delayed trade deal, indicating breakthroughs on key issues including tariffs and Russian oil purchases. The agreement follows months of negotiations addressing agricultural market access and oil imports, with both nations apparently reaching compromises on major sticking points. Trump also repeated controversial claims about mediating the India-Pakistan ceasefire while praising Prime Minister Modi.
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.
Ford F-150: The Unlikely Star of Japan-US Trade Diplomacy Under Trump Administration
Oct 28, 2025 08:27 pm CST
The Ford F-150 pickup truck has emerged as a symbolic centerpiece in Japan-US trade relations, showcasing Japan's strategic efforts to appease President Donald Trump's trade concerns. During a recent Tokyo meeting between Trump and Japan's first female Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, the prominently displayed American truck signaled Japan's willingness to increase US automotive imports despite local preferences for smaller vehicles more suitable for Japanese urban environments.
Jaishankar-Rubio Talks in Malaysia: Navigating US-India Relations Amid Tariff Disputes and Energy Concerns
Oct 27, 2025 11:37 pm CST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio during the ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur to address strained bilateral relations following significant US tariffs on Indian goods. The discussions focused on trade agreements and India's energy sourcing policies, with both nations seeking to navigate tensions around India's Russian oil purchases amid US sanctions on Russian exporters.
India's External Affairs Minister Jaishankar Meets US Secretary Rubio at ASEAN Summit Amid Trade Deal Progress
Oct 27, 2025 11:54 am CST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Kuala Lumpur during the ASEAN summit to discuss bilateral relations and global issues. Their meeting comes as India and the US near completion of a bilateral trade agreement after five rounds of negotiations. Jaishankar also held separate talks with leaders from Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand as part of India's diplomatic engagement with the influential ASEAN bloc.
US Treasury Secretary Announces Breakthrough in US-China Trade Negotiations Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit
Oct 27, 2025 12:43 am CST
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has announced a significant trade agreement with China, averting planned tariff increases in exchange for Beijing delaying rare earth export restrictions. The deal includes substantial agricultural purchases benefiting US farmers and is expected to be formally announced at the upcoming Trump-Xi summit in South Korea.
India's Strategic Approach to International Trade Negotiations: Minister Piyush Goyal Emphasizes National Interest Over Pressure
Oct 24, 2025 08:16 pm CST
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal firmly declares that India approaches international trade agreements with deliberation rather than haste, actively engaging with the EU and US while prioritizing national interests. Speaking at the Berlin Dialogue, Goyal emphasized India's sovereignty in determining trading partners and exploring new markets, notably amid pressure regarding Russian oil imports.
Agricultural Trade and Tariffs: Understanding the US-India Trade Negotiations and Russian Oil Implications
Oct 24, 2025 06:37 pm CST
An in-depth analysis of the evolving US-India trade relationship, focusing on agricultural exports like corn and soybeans, tariff reductions from 50% to potentially 15-16%, and how India's reduction of Russian oil imports could facilitate a new trade agreement. The article examines the economic pressures, agricultural market dynamics, and political considerations influencing negotiations between President Trump and Prime Minister Modi.
Trump Terminates US-Canada Trade Negotiations Over Controversial Ronald Reagan Tariff Advertisement
Oct 24, 2025 01:43 pm CST
President Donald Trump has halted all trade talks with Canada following a controversial advertisement featuring former President Ronald Reagan speaking against tariffs. Trump labeled the ad "fraudulent" and emphasized tariffs' importance for America's economy and national security, marking another significant development in US-Canada trade relations just weeks after Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's White House visit.