US-China trade
Trump-Xi Exchange: Chinese President Questions US President's Claims About American Soybeans
Dec 09, 2025 07:37 pm CST
US President Donald Trump revealed that Chinese President Xi Jinping questioned his claim about American soybeans being "more nutritious" during their meeting in South Korea. The exchange highlights diplomatic dynamics as the two nations navigate trade relations, with China committing to purchase $40 billion worth of soybeans following Trump's decision to reduce tariffs on Chinese imports.
Trump Reveals Trade Dispute Caused His Hoarse Voice: "Blew My Stack" During International Negotiations
Nov 18, 2025 02:15 pm CST
US President Donald Trump explained his raspy voice resulted from shouting during heated trade negotiations with an unnamed country. Despite refusing to identify the nation involved, Trump disclosed recent progress in US-China trade talks, including tariff reductions and agreements on fentanyl crisis management. The president expressed optimism about future trade relations following his productive meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea.
Indian Companies Secure Licenses for Rare Earth Magnet Imports from China Amid Global Supply Challenges
Oct 31, 2025 01:31 am CST
India has granted licenses to several companies including Continental India, Hitachi, and Jay Ushin to import rare earth magnets from China, providing relief to the automotive and electronics industries. These first clearances since Beijing's export restrictions in April come with conditions prohibiting re-export to the US or use in defense applications, while coinciding with a new US-China agreement on rare earth materials supply.
Trump-Xi Meeting to Address Soybean Crisis Amid Ongoing US-China Trade Tensions
Oct 02, 2025 09:47 am CST
President Trump plans to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping in four weeks, focusing on reviving US soybean exports to China. American farmers have faced significant losses as China's 20% retaliatory tariffs have eliminated sales in the current crop year, allowing Brazil and Argentina to capture market share. The American Soybean Association warns that farmers are being shut out of their largest export market ahead of the 2025 harvest, continuing a pattern that previously caused $27 billion in agricultural export losses during Trump's first term.
Opinion | 6 Ways China Beat Trump At Trade Negotiations - And What India Can Learn
Jul 21, 2025 09:24 pm CST
As the US presses India with a "take-it-or-leave-it" offer, New Delhi must draw critical lessons from how China successfully negotiated with Washington in June 2025.