U.S. and China Reach Framework for Trade Deal Ahead of Xi-Trump Meeting

U.S. and China Reach Framework for Trade Deal Ahead of Xi-Trump Meeting

Senior U.S. and Chinese economic officials have agreed on the framework of a potential trade deal, setting the stage for a high profile meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping later this week. The agreement aims to pause new tariffs and ease export restrictions as both nations seek to stabilize their […]

World Leaders Focus on Strengthening Economic and Trade Ties After Trump’s Departure from ASEAN Summit

World Leaders Focus on Strengthening Economic and Trade Ties After Trump’s Departure from ASEAN Summit

As U.S. President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio departed early from the ASEAN Summit to continue their diplomatic tour in Japan, world leaders and senior officials remaining at the conference shifted focus toward advancing multilateral trade and economic cooperation. Representatives from China, Brazil, Canada, the European Council, and the 11-nation ASEAN bloc […]

US-China Tariff Truce Holds, But Trump Retains Final Say

US-China Tariff Truce Holds, But Trump Retains Final Say

A fragile tariff truce between the United States and China continues to hold, offering a temporary reprieve in the ongoing trade tensions between the world’s two largest economies. However, the future of this détente remains uncertain, as U.S. officials have made it clear that President Donald Trump, a key architect of the initial trade war, […]

U.S. Secures $550 Billion Trade Deal with Japan, Promising Jobs and Market Access

U.S. Secures $550 Billion Trade Deal with Japan, Promising Jobs and Market Access

President Trump hails “massive” bilateral agreement, says deal will create hundreds of thousands of American jobs President Donald J. Trump has announced the successful negotiation of a historic $550 billion trade deal with Japan, marking one of the largest bilateral trade agreements in U.S. history. The agreement, which comes after weeks of high-level talks, is […]

U.S.–China Trade Talks Resume in London Amid Tensions Over Export Controls, Rare Earths

U.S.–China Trade Talks Resume in London Amid Tensions Over Export Controls, Rare Earths

Senior officials from the United States and China resumed high-level trade negotiations in London on Tuesday, focusing on export controls and rare earth minerals, as both economic giants attempt to stabilize a fragile relationship that has caused global supply chain volatility. The talks, entering their second day, come just weeks after a preliminary trade agreement […]

China and U.S. Report 'Substantial Progress' in High-Level Trade Talks

China and U.S. Report ‘Substantial Progress’ in High-Level Trade Talks

Beijing and Washington agree to deepen economic cooperation after breakthrough discussions in Geneva GENEVA — In a promising development for global markets, China and the United States announced they had made “substantial progress” following high-level trade talks held this week in Geneva. The discussions, led by Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng and U.S. Trade Representative […]

China Confirms High-Level Tariff Talks With U.S. in Switzerland

China Confirms High-Level Tariff Talks With U.S. in Switzerland

China has officially confirmed that Vice Premier He Lifeng will travel to Switzerland for a new round of high-level tariff discussions with senior U.S. officials, signaling a cautious diplomatic engagement amid rising trade tensions. The talks, requested by Washington, aim to address escalating tariff measures and growing friction between the world’s two largest economies. The […]