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US-China Maritime Trade War: New Port Fees Threaten Global Shipping Disruption
Oct 14, 2025 09:31 am CST
The United States and China are implementing reciprocal port fees on shipping companies starting October 14, escalating trade tensions and potentially disrupting global maritime commerce. The fees target vessels linked to each country, with China's COSCO expected to bear $3.2 billion in costs by 2026. This maritime conflict, coupled with Trump's threats of additional tariffs, transforms shipping from a neutral commercial channel into a strategic instrument of international politics.
Trump Claims Tariff Threats Resolved India-Pakistan Conflict Within 24 Hours
Oct 13, 2025 11:20 am CST
US President Donald Trump has asserted that his threats of imposing 200% tariffs were instrumental in establishing peace between India and Pakistan during their military confrontation. Despite India's consistent denials of US intervention in Operation Sindoor, Trump maintains he has resolved eight global conflicts through his diplomatic approaches and is now eyeing the Afghanistan-Pakistan border tensions as his next focus.
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.
China Accuses US of "Double Standards" After Trump Announces 100% Tariff Increase
Oct 12, 2025 11:45 am CST
China has responded to President Trump's announcement of a 100 percent tariff increase by accusing the United States of "double standards." The escalation follows Trump's claim that China imposed "aggressive" export restrictions on rare-earth minerals, further straining bilateral trade relations and potentially jeopardizing an upcoming meeting between Trump and President Xi Jinping.
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.
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.
92% US Tariff Threatens Italian Pasta Industry: Trump's Protectionist Policy Impacts Major Brands
Oct 10, 2025 04:47 pm CST
Italian pasta manufacturers face potential crisis as President Trump announces 92% tariffs on major brands including Rummo, La Molisana, Garofalo, and Barilla. Set to begin in January 2026, these measures threaten to double consumer prices and significantly impact Italy's €4 billion pasta export industry, despite close political ties between Italian leadership and the US administration.
19 US Lawmakers Urge Trump to Reset and Repair Critical US-India Partnership Amid Tariff Tensions
Oct 09, 2025 12:22 am CST
19 US Democratic lawmakers have written to President Donald Trump requesting he reconsider recent tariff hikes on Indian goods, warning that the 50% duties are damaging US-India relations, hurting American consumers and businesses, and potentially pushing India toward greater engagement with Russia and China. The letter emphasizes India's strategic importance as a democratic partner in the Indo-Pacific region and calls for immediate steps to repair this vital relationship.
Economist Gita Gopinath's Analysis Reveals Trump Tariffs Delivering Negative Results for US Economy
Oct 08, 2025 10:51 am CST
Former IMF Chief Economist Gita Gopinath has conducted a six-month assessment of President Trump's controversial tariff policies, concluding they have primarily functioned as a tax on American businesses and consumers while failing to improve manufacturing or trade balance. Her analysis reveals these protective measures have increased inflation in certain sectors without delivering the promised economic benefits, adding expert validation to growing concerns about the administration's aggressive trade approach.
Canadian PM Mark Carney's Diplomatic Meeting with Trump Amid Rising Trade Tensions
Oct 08, 2025 02:17 am CST
In a significant diplomatic engagement, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met with US President Donald Trump at the White House, addressing ongoing trade tensions between the two nations. Despite Trump's recent implementation of substantial tariffs on Canadian imports, the meeting featured cordial exchanges and discussions about future trade negotiations, with Carney expressing confidence in reaching a beneficial agreement while Trump maintained his stance on economic competition between neighboring countries.
