tariffs
Trump Terminates US-Canada Trade Negotiations Over Controversial Ronald Reagan Tariff Advertisement
Oct 24, 2025 01:43 pm CST
President Donald Trump has halted all trade talks with Canada following a controversial advertisement featuring former President Ronald Reagan speaking against tariffs. Trump labeled the ad "fraudulent" and emphasized tariffs' importance for America's economy and national security, marking another significant development in US-Canada trade relations just weeks after Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's White House visit.
Trump to Confront Xi About China's Fentanyl Trafficking Through Venezuela at APEC Summit
Oct 24, 2025 09:06 am CST
President Trump plans to address China's alleged role in smuggling fentanyl through Venezuela at his upcoming meeting with President Xi Jinping in South Korea. Amid rising US-China tensions and impending tariffs, Trump highlights how Chinese manufacturers are rerouting deadly fentanyl through Venezuela to evade port controls, contributing to America's overdose crisis that has claimed nearly 330,000 lives in five years.
Trump Claims India Will Reduce Russian Oil Imports While Pursuing Diplomatic Solutions with China
Oct 23, 2025 10:44 am CST
President Trump reiterates that India has committed to gradually reducing Russian oil imports by year-end, citing discussions with PM Modi, while planning to leverage upcoming talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping to broker peace between Russia and Ukraine. Meanwhile, the US has imposed new sanctions on Russian oil companies Lukoil and Rosneft, reflecting growing tensions over the ongoing conflict.
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.
Trump Calls for End to Ukraine War Following Productive Meeting with Zelensky at White House
Oct 18, 2025 10:14 am CST
President Donald Trump hosted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House, urging an end to the Russia-Ukraine conflict by suggesting both sides "stop where they are." After their extended discussions, Trump emphasized the need to halt bloodshed while Zelensky acknowledged the importance of achieving a ceasefire before negotiations. The meeting occurred shortly after Trump's conversation with Putin, highlighting his ongoing diplomatic efforts to resolve international tensions.
Escalating US-China Trade Tensions: Beijing Urges Washington to "Respect Facts" Amid 100% Tariff Threat
Oct 16, 2025 01:54 pm CST
China has responded to US President Trump's threat of imposing 100% tariffs on Chinese goods by calling for adherence to international trade rules. The dispute has intensified with China sanctioning five US-based subsidiaries of South Korea's Hanwha Ocean Co and implementing new port fees on US vessels. This escalation follows China's export controls on rare earth materials and the US extending Section 301 measures to China's shipbuilding sector, highlighting the deteriorating trade relations between the world's two largest economies.
US Treasury Secretary Seeks Global Alliance Against China's Rare Earth Export Controls
Oct 16, 2025 03:11 am CST
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent calls for coordinated international response to China's rare earth export restrictions, emphasizing this is a global issue rather than a bilateral dispute. While maintaining that diplomatic channels remain open, Bessent criticized China's support of Russia through energy purchases and confirmed President Trump's upcoming meeting with President Xi despite recent threats of increased tariffs.
Trump Threatens Cooking Oil Import Ban as U.S.-China Trade Tensions Escalate
Oct 15, 2025 09:53 am CST
President Trump has labeled China's halt of American soybean purchases an "economically hostile act" and threatened retaliatory measures against Chinese cooking oil imports. As trade tensions between the world's largest economies reignite during Trump's second term, both nations exchange threats over tariffs and strategic materials like rare earth exports, highlighting the increasingly fragile diplomatic relationship between President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
Trump-Xi Trade Tensions Escalate: Rare Earth Restrictions and Tariff Threats Reshape US-China Relations
Oct 14, 2025 05:32 pm CST
US-China trade tensions have intensified as Presidents Trump and Xi engage in a high-stakes standoff over tariffs and rare earth minerals. With each side waiting for the other to make concessions, global markets remain on edge while Treasury Secretary Bessent attempts to arrange high-level talks. The dispute involves China's new restrictions on rare earth exports and Trump's threats of 100% tariffs, with significant implications for global supply chains and economic stability.
China Vows to 'Fight to the End' as US Imposes 100% Tariffs in Escalating Trade War
Oct 14, 2025 02:25 pm CST
China declares readiness to "fight to the end" in response to President Trump's announcement of 100% tariffs on Chinese goods following Beijing's rare earths export controls. Despite escalating tensions, Chinese exports show resilience with 8.3% year-on-year growth in September, including increased shipments to the US market.