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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 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.
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.
China Accelerates Tech Self-Reliance Strategy in New Five-Year Plan Amid US Trade Tensions
Oct 23, 2025 06:44 pm CST
China's Communist Party unveils plans to prioritize technological self-reliance in its latest five-year development strategy, responding to increasing US restrictions on high-tech exports. As Xi Jinping prepares to meet with Trump in South Korea, analysts suggest China is strengthening domestic capabilities to counter external pressures while also announcing significant military leadership changes.
Trump Claims India Will Reduce Russian Oil Imports While Pursuing Diplomatic Solutions with China
Oct 23, 2025 10:44 am CST
President Trump reiterates that India has committed to gradually reducing Russian oil imports by year-end, citing discussions with PM Modi, while planning to leverage upcoming talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping to broker peace between Russia and Ukraine. Meanwhile, the US has imposed new sanctions on Russian oil companies Lukoil and Rosneft, reflecting growing tensions over the ongoing conflict.
Trump Suggests Xi Jinping Could Significantly Influence Putin on Ukraine Peace Efforts
Oct 23, 2025 06:32 am CST
President Donald Trump has indicated that Chinese President Xi Jinping could exert considerable influence over Vladimir Putin regarding Ukraine peace negotiations, ahead of US-China talks in South Korea. Despite personal diplomatic efforts with Putin, Trump expressed frustration with the lack of progress and recently canceled a planned meeting with the Russian leader in Hungary, calling it potentially a "wasted meeting."
North Korea Fires Ballistic Missile Ahead of Major Asia-Pacific Economic Conference
Oct 22, 2025 08:04 am CST
North Korea has launched a ballistic missile toward eastern waters as South Korea prepares to host the Asia-Pacific Economic Conference attended by world leaders including Donald Trump and Xi Jinping. This provocative action follows Kim Jong Un's recent display of a new long-range missile and his growing diplomatic engagements with Russia and China.
Xi Jinping Unveils China's 2026-2030 Five-Year Plan Amid Economic and Global Challenges
Oct 20, 2025 07:23 pm CST
Chinese President Xi Jinping presented draft proposals for China's 2026-2030 five-year plan at a key Communist Party meeting, focusing on high-quality development, technological innovation, and economic reform amid persistent challenges including sluggish economic growth and international trade restrictions. The plan's specifics remain undisclosed until formal approval expected in March.
China's Economic Growth Declines to 4.8% Amid US-China Trade Tensions and Domestic Consumption Challenges
Oct 20, 2025 01:44 pm CST
China's economic growth has fallen to 4.8% in Q3 2025, the lowest rate in a year, as the country faces heightened trade tensions with the US and persistent domestic consumer weakness. This economic slowdown comes as Chinese officials prepare for critical trade talks with US representatives and a key Communist Party meeting focusing on the next five-year economic development plan, with Beijing increasingly pressured to shift from export dependency toward domestic consumption-driven growth.