trade
China 'evaluating' US offer to negotiate tariffs, Beijing's door is 'open'
Beijing is "evaluating" an offer from Washington to hold talks over US President Donald Trump's crippling tariffs, China's Commerce Ministry said on Friday, signalling a potential de-escalation in the trade...
More dolls, better living — why American abundance matters
Trump must be the first president in history to say that his policies will deprive American children of toys — but he was ultimately dismissing abundance, one of the marvels...
Chinese site Temu redefining its business model in wake of 145 per cent Trump tariffs
“There is very little separation between private companies and the state in China. That is one thing that makes them such a formidable competitor,” former senior intelligence officer and CEO...
White House says China-made dolls 'might have lead paint' — after Trump says tariffs may mean fewer toys
Policy adviser Stephen Miller insisted that "you probably would be willing to pay more for a better-made American product" after Trump said trade wars with China may lead to kids...
Trump trade talks marked by 'strategic uncertainty' as ex-commerce chief Wilbur Ross warns not to 'over-negotiate'
One source close to the White House described trade negotiations as "like when someone tells you they're five minutes away, everyone knows that really means 15."
Treasury sec takes the lead in trade negotiations as Trump hopes to 'open China' with aggressive tariffs
“Trump trusts his resume, is basically what it comes down to," a source said of the former hedge fund executive.
China drops tariffs on some US products, weighs more exemptions as countries attempt to navigate trade war: reports
Taxes on at least eight classifications of US microchips have been lowered to zero, according to Chinese media.
Trump insists China wrong about 'fake news' tariff talks — claims 'they' talked today
Trump told reporters that "they had a meeting this morning. It doesn't matter who 'they' is."
Pakistan cancels visas for Indian nationals, suspends trade, closes airspace after Kashmir attack
India and Pakistan cancelled visas for their nationals to each other’s countries on Thursday amid rising tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbors.
Trump has received 18 written offers from countries on trade, won't allow 'rushed deals,' top econ adviser says
The Trump administration has received 18 "written offers" from foreign trade ministers so far this week, according to the White House's top economic adviser.
Bessent says India will be first to make deal avoiding Trump tariffs — while China is 'put to the side'
The Treasury secretary told reporters Wednesday that the US would not unilaterally reduce duties of up to 145% on imports from China.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent delivers stern lecture to woke IMF elites in fiery speech
“It devotes disproportionate time and resources to work on climate change, gender, and social issues,” Bessent said.
Trump team needs a trade deal to stop investor panic
The trade war wasn’t supposed to go down this way.
China reveals its US trade fight is part of a 21st century 'cold war'
This moment transcends tariff rates or economic deals: The US and the CCP expect the rest of the world to pick sides. Time for President Trump to make the stakes explicit.
Trump needs to make a trade deal FAST to calm the markets and prove his tariffs are working
President Donald Trump can prove his hefty, across-the-board tariffs are working — and calm the markets — by beginning to secure trade deals with nations soon. He best hop to...
Chinese-built oil supertankers could pay up to $5.2M per US port visit: report
Chinese-built supertankers transporting oil into the United States could be forced to pay fees of up to $5.2 million per each port call, according to new guidelines announced by the...
China's export controls are curbing critical mineral shipments to the world
China's export controls on three metals important across the defense and chip sectors are keeping shipments at historically low levels despite high prices worldwide as Beijing flexes its control over...
US, South Korea to hold trade talks this week, Seoul says
South Korea and the US will hold trade consultations this week in Washington at the suggestion of the US, Seoul's trade ministry said on Sunday.
DHL Express to suspend global shipments over $800 to US consumers due to customs changes
The multinational logistics company DHL Express said it would suspend global shipments worth more than $800 to American consumers, including from Hong Kong, due to U.S. customs regulatory changes.
Trump and Italian PM Meloni have warm meeting as White House hopes rightwing firebrand can usher in EU trade deal
Meloni, 48, is the first European leader to meet with Trump, 78, since he announced last week that his "Liberation Day" suite of reciprocal tariffs would be paused for 90...