trade negotiations
US-China Trade Tensions Escalate as Trump Threatens 155% Tariff and Beijing Warns of Retaliation
Oct 23, 2025 02:12 pm CST
Amid escalating trade tensions, China has warned the US to correct its approach after President Trump threatened a 155% tariff on Chinese imports starting November 1. Chinese Consul General Xu Wei emphasized Beijing's preference for dialogue but readiness to respond if necessary, while suggesting that cooperation between China and India could be beneficial as geopolitical dynamics shift.
India-Canada Relations: A New Era of Diplomatic Reset and Economic Cooperation Under Foreign Minister Anand's Visit
Oct 22, 2025 05:03 pm CST
Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand's landmark visit to New Delhi marks a significant turning point in India-Canada relations following two years of diplomatic tension. The establishment of a "New Roadmap for India-Canada Relations" focuses on revitalizing economic partnerships, security cooperation, and technological collaboration while navigating complex political challenges. This diplomatic reset prioritizes pragmatic engagement across trade, energy, critical minerals, and emerging technologies, signaling both nations' commitment to moving beyond past conflicts toward a more productive bilateral relationship.
Trump Claims India Will Stop Russian Oil Purchases Despite Official Denial from Indian Government
Oct 18, 2025 09:46 am CST
US President Donald Trump has repeatedly claimed that India is reducing Russian oil purchases following alleged assurances from PM Modi, while India's Ministry of External Affairs officially denies any such conversation occurred. This diplomatic contradiction emerges as India-US trade negotiation teams meet in Washington to discuss potential increased American energy imports worth $12-13 billion.
India-EU Free Trade Agreement Set to Conclude by December, Says Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal
Oct 16, 2025 01:56 pm CST
Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal announces that India-EU free trade agreement negotiations are in their final stages with expected conclusion by December. The 14th round of talks covered 12 policy areas focusing on market access, Rules of Origin, and technical barriers to trade, representing a significant partnership between the $20 trillion EU bloc and India, the world's fastest growing large economy.
US Treasury Secretary Seeks Global Alliance Against China's Rare Earth Export Controls
Oct 16, 2025 03:11 am CST
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent calls for coordinated international response to China's rare earth export restrictions, emphasizing this is a global issue rather than a bilateral dispute. While maintaining that diplomatic channels remain open, Bessent criticized China's support of Russia through energy purchases and confirmed President Trump's upcoming meeting with President Xi despite recent threats of increased tariffs.
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.
Trump's Bilateral Dealmaking Strategy Faces Critical Test as US-China Trade Tensions Escalate
Oct 12, 2025 02:41 pm CST
President Trump's one-on-one trade negotiation approach with China faces a serious challenge as both nations escalate export controls and tariff threats. Following China's new restrictions on rare earth exports, Trump threatened 100% tariffs on Chinese goods, sending markets tumbling just weeks before a planned meeting with President Xi Jinping that could determine the economic relationship between the world's largest economies.
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.
Jaishankar Meets US Ambassador-Designate Sergio Gor Amid India-US Trade Tensions
Oct 11, 2025 05:43 pm CST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held discussions with US ambassador-designate Sergio Gor in New Delhi, focusing on bilateral relations amid ongoing trade tensions following the imposition of 50% tariffs on Indian exports by the Trump administration. Recent communications between Prime Minister Modi and President Trump suggest potential progress in trade negotiations.
