US-China trade relations
US Suspends Sanctions on Chinese Intelligence Agency to Preserve Trade Agreement
Dec 04, 2025 05:31 pm CST
The Trump administration has halted plans to sanction China's ministry of state security over the extensive Salt Typhoon cyber espionage campaign to maintain the recent US-China trade truce. This decision, along with postponing new export controls, follows the October framework agreement where both nations made concessions to ease trade tensions.
Trump Revives Controversial Working Group Strategy with China to Combat Fentanyl Crisis
Nov 04, 2025 04:41 pm CST
President Trump has halved tariffs on China in exchange for renewed cooperation on fentanyl trafficking through a bilateral working group—a strategy previously criticized by Republicans, including his own Vice President JD Vance. This represents a significant policy shift after Trump initially imposed 20% tariffs to pressure China into action on the synthetic opioid crisis. Experts question whether this approach will yield different results from previous similar arrangements under both Trump and Biden administrations.
US Threatens New Tariffs if China Resumes Rare Earth Export Restrictions: Treasury Secretary Warns
Nov 03, 2025 02:36 am CST
The US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has warned that the Trump administration is prepared to reimpose tariffs if China blocks rare earth exports again, despite Beijing's recent one-year suspension of restrictions. Following talks between Trump and Xi in South Korea, Washington agreed to reduce tariffs by 10%, while China promised to address fentanyl trafficking into the US. Bessent emphasized the need to reduce dependency on China's rare earth processing monopoly.
Trump and Xi Set for Critical APEC Summit Meeting After Six-Year Gap: Trade Tensions and Economic Cooperation on Agenda
Oct 30, 2025 02:55 am CST
US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping will meet in Busan during the APEC summit after a six-year hiatus, addressing escalating trade tensions, rare-earth mineral exports, and potential agreements on tariff reductions. The high-stakes diplomatic encounter comes amid expired trade agreements and regional security concerns, with both sides signaling cautious optimism for stabilizing relations.
President Trump's Critical Asia Trip: High-Stakes Meeting with Xi Jinping Set for October 30 in South Korea
Oct 24, 2025 05:46 am CST
US President Donald Trump embarks on a significant diplomatic tour across Malaysia, Japan, and South Korea, culminating in a pivotal October 30 meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping that could reshape global trade relations. The trip includes key engagements at the ASEAN and APEC summits, with potential breakthroughs on international trade disputes, regional security concerns, and North Korean tensions.
US Wants To Help China, Not Hurt It: Trump Softens Stance After 100% Tariff Threat
Oct 13, 2025 09:52 am CST
President Donald Trump struck a conciliatory tone toward China days after threatening a 100% tariff, stating America wants to help rather than hurt the Chinese economy. The trade tensions center around rare earth elements, critical materials for technology and defense that China largely controls. Beijing has accused Washington of applying "double standards" as economic measures between the two superpowers continue to escalate.
Trump Announces Upcoming Meeting with President Xi Jinping to Discuss Soybean Trade and Agricultural Relations
Oct 02, 2025 09:34 am CST
President Trump has scheduled a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in four weeks, focusing primarily on soybean trade issues affecting American farmers. Trump pledged support for US farmers hurt by China's halt in soybean purchases, promising to use tariff revenue to assist them. The announcement follows their recent cooperation on the TikTok deal, signaling ongoing diplomatic engagement between the two economic powers.