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US Concerns Intensify Over India-Russia Relations Following Putin's High-Profile Visit to New Delhi
Dec 08, 2025 06:46 pm CST
Michael Kugelman, Senior Fellow at the Atlantic Council, discusses how Putin's recent visit to India has heightened US concerns about India-Russia relations amid shifting global alliances. The expert analyzes the implications for US-India ties under the Trump administration, trade tensions, and regional security dynamics in an increasingly polarized geopolitical landscape.
US Seeks Stronger Alliance with India to Counter Indo-Pacific Security Challenges as Putin Visits Delhi
Dec 05, 2025 03:08 pm CST
The United States is prioritizing improved relations with India despite recent trade tensions, as highlighted in a new National Security Strategy Report that emphasizes India's vital role in the Quad alliance and Indo-Pacific security. This strategic push comes as Russian President Putin visits Delhi, underscoring the complexities of India's international relationships and the importance of maritime security cooperation to prevent any single nation from controlling critical sea lanes in the region.
S Jaishankar Highlights Politics Over Economics: India's Strategic Response to US-Led Trade Tensions and Global Supply Chain Challenges
Nov 30, 2025 02:22 pm CST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar addresses how politics increasingly dominates economics in international relations, emphasizing India's strategic approach to diversifying supply sources amid US-led trade tensions. The article explores India's push for self-reliance, manufacturing growth, and technological advancement as part of its broader vision to become a developed nation by 2047, while navigating complex global challenges including China's economic dominance and changing US trade policies.
President Trump Criticizes France Over Taxation and Questions US-France Relations in Fox News Interview
Nov 11, 2025 09:09 pm CST
During a Fox News interview, President Donald Trump unexpectedly criticized France, citing "unfair" technology taxation as a major issue between the countries. Despite his well-documented relationship with French President Emmanuel Macron, Trump questioned whether France was more reliable than China in international relations, highlighting ongoing tensions beneath the surface of US-France diplomacy.
Xi Jinping Invites Canadian PM Carney to China Amid Global Trade Tensions and Holds First Meeting with Japan's New Premier
Oct 31, 2025 08:04 pm CST
Chinese President Xi Jinping has invited Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to visit China during their first formal talks since 2017, signaling potential improvement in strained bilateral relations. Both nations face pressure from Trump's tariff policies, even as Xi meets with Japan's first female premier Sanae Takaichi amid complex regional dynamics. The diplomatic engagements occur against a backdrop of global trade tensions, with Canada positioning itself as a potential energy supplier to Asian markets.
US-China Reach Historic One-Year Rare Earths Agreement as Trump-Xi Summit Exceeds Expectations
Oct 30, 2025 01:34 pm CST
US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping have reached a significant one-year agreement on rare earth materials during their first face-to-face meeting in six years. Trump rated the diplomatic encounter as exceptionally positive, scoring it "12 on a scale of 10," while also announcing a reduction in fentanyl-related tariffs to 10 percent. The agreement addresses a strategic sector dominated by China that is crucial for defense, automotive, and electronics manufacturing, potentially averting another cycle of trade conflicts between the world's largest economies.
Trump-Xi Summit: Key Issues from Rare Earth Materials to TikTok in High-Stakes Diplomatic Meeting
Oct 29, 2025 08:14 pm CST
President Trump and President Xi Jinping will meet for the first time since 2019 to address critical issues including rare earth export controls, tariffs, agricultural trade, the Ukraine conflict, Taiwan tensions, semiconductor access, and TikTok's ownership. This high-stakes diplomatic summit comes amid escalating trade disputes between the world's two largest economies as they compete for global influence.
APEC Summit 2025: Asia-Pacific Leaders Gather in South Korea Amid Global Trade Tensions
Oct 28, 2025 01:04 pm CST
Leaders from 21 Pacific Rim economies convene in Gyeongju, South Korea for the APEC forum amid rising trade tensions. Representing over 50% of global GDP, the summit will address supply chains, WTO's role, and digital transformation, with anticipated meetings between US President Trump and Chinese President Xi to potentially ease trade conflicts.
China's C919 Passenger Jet Struggles Amid US-China Trade Tensions and Western Supply Dependencies
Oct 27, 2025 02:10 pm CST
China's homegrown C919 passenger jet faces significant challenges in meeting delivery targets due to US-China trade tensions and dependency on Western components. Despite Beijing's ambitions to challenge Boeing and Airbus, export restrictions on critical parts and lack of international certification are hampering COMAC's production goals and global expansion plans for this state-backed aerospace project.
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.