U.S. and China Resume Trade Talks in Stockholm, Eyeing Tariff Truce Extension and Possible Trump-Xi Summit

U.S. and China Resume Trade Talks in Stockholm, Eyeing Tariff Truce Extension and Possible Trump-Xi Summit

Senior economic officials from the United States and China met in Stockholm on Monday to revive discussions aimed at resolving key trade disputes and extending a temporary pause on tariffs between the two nations—currently the world’s largest economies. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent led the American delegation, which arrived at the Swedish prime minister’s office, […]

US and China to Discuss Tariff Deadline Extension in Stockholm Next Week

US and China to Discuss Tariff Deadline Extension in Stockholm Next Week

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that he will meet with his Chinese counterpart next week in Stockholm to discuss what is expected to be an extension of the August 12 deadline for reaching an agreement to prevent significant tariff increases. Bessent stated that trade relations with China are currently in a positive state, and […]

President Volodymyr Zelensky Rejects Trump-Led Deal for U.S. Access to Ukrainian Minerals

President Volodymyr Zelensky Rejects Trump-Led Deal for U.S. Access to Ukrainian Minerals

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has firmly rejected a draft agreement proposed by Washington that would grant the United States access to Ukraine’s vast mineral resources. Zelensky stated that the proposed deal, which would have seen U.S. ownership of 50% of Ukraine’s critical minerals, did not provide adequate security protections for Ukraine and failed to align […]