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Trump Defends 100% Tariffs on China Following Rare Earth Mineral Export Controls
Oct 17, 2025 11:15 pm CST
US President Donald Trump has defended his decision to impose 100% tariffs on Chinese goods, claiming it was a necessary response to Beijing's tightening export controls on rare earth minerals. Despite the harsh measure, Trump expressed optimism about US-China relations and confirmed an upcoming meeting with President Xi Jinping in South Korea to discuss trade issues.
Trump's Tariff Threats and Market Volatility: How China's Rare Earth Control Gives Beijing Leverage in Trade Disputes
Oct 14, 2025 05:36 pm CST
Analyzing Donald Trump's recent trade threats against China and their impact on global markets, this article examines how Beijing's control of rare earth elements and crucial semiconductor supply chains may be shifting leverage in US-China trade negotiations. The pattern of rapid policy reversals suggests changing dynamics in this high-stakes economic relationship, with potentially significant implications for investors in AI and technology sectors.
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.
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.
Trump Administration Proposes Ban on Chinese Airlines Using Russian Airspace for US Routes Amid Escalating Trade Tensions
Oct 10, 2025 03:36 pm CST
The Trump administration has proposed banning Chinese airlines from flying over Russia on US routes, citing unfair competitive advantages these carriers gain through reduced flight times and lower fuel costs. This move represents another escalation in ongoing US-China trade tensions, affecting major Chinese carriers while potentially impacting Boeing's negotiations to sell 500 jets to China. The Transportation Department calls the current situation "unfair" with "substantial adverse competitive effects" on US airlines, which have been barred from Russian airspace since March 2022.
Iowa Strengthens Agricultural Partnerships with India Despite US-India Trade Tensions
Oct 08, 2025 01:25 pm CST
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig leads efforts to deepen agricultural and technological cooperation with India, emphasizing mutual economic opportunities despite broader US-India trade tensions following Washington's 50% tariff implementation on Indian exports. The state sees India as a key market and strategic partner in agricultural innovation.
India Rejects "Inaccurate and Misleading" Statements by Trump Advisor Peter Navarro on Russian Oil Purchases
Sep 26, 2025 02:00 pm CST
India has officially rejected controversial statements made by Peter Navarro, senior trade advisor to US President Donald Trump, regarding India's trade policies and Russian oil imports. The Ministry of External Affairs called Navarro's remarks "inaccurate and misleading," as tensions rise following Trump's implementation of 50% tariffs on India and accusations that India is operating as a "laundromat for the Kremlin."
S Jaishankar Advocates for Global Workforce Model Amid H-1B Visa Tensions and Trade Challenges
Sep 26, 2025 10:58 am CST
India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has called for a new model of global workforce distribution as countries face demographic limitations in meeting labor demands. Speaking amid rising H-1B visa fees and trade tensions, Jaishankar emphasized the need for nations to adapt to economic uncertainties by building self-reliance while developing more resilient international trade and workforce systems for a rapidly changing world.
"Two Great Nations Will Get This Solved": Team Trump Amid India Tariffs
Sep 02, 2025 10:36 am CST
The Donald Trump administration in the United States hopes to resolve trade friction with India soon, with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent claiming the "two great countries will get this solved".
Indian Envoy Meets US Lawmakers Amid Trade Tensions Over New Tariffs
Aug 22, 2025 03:48 am CST
Indian envoy Vinay Mohan Kwatra on Thursday met with prominent US lawmakers amid a strain in relations between Washington and New Delhi after President Donald Trump imposed 50 per cent tariffs on Indian goods.