US Trade War
US president says call "resulted in a very positive conclusion for both countries"; Xi says both nations need to "correct the course" of bilateral ties.
Updated 05 Jun, 2025 08:37pm
EU sees progress in its trade talks with Washington even though US president has doubled global metal tariffs.
Updated 05 Jun, 2025 10:16am
US president and Chinese counterpart have yet to have any confirmed contact more than five months since Trump returned to power.
Published 02 Jun, 2025 11:16pm
Beijing’s relative retreat at the Shangri-La Dialogue security meeting exposes a new faultline.
Updated 02 Jun, 2025 09:40am
On when a Trump-Xi call could take place, Bessent says: “I believe we will see something very soon.”
Published 01 Jun, 2025 11:16pm
Trump again claims role in Pakistan-India ceasefire, says he won't have any interest in making a deal with Islamabad or Delhi if they were to engage in war.
Updated 31 May, 2025 11:47am
SINGAPORE: French President Emmanuel Macron urged Europe and Asia on Friday to build a new alliance to hold off big...
Updated 01 Jun, 2025 06:12pm
"Both sides expressed confidence in advancing these negotiations for successful conclusion at the earliest," finance ministry says.
Published 30 May, 2025 11:52pm
Bessent suggests President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping could get involved.
Published 30 May, 2025 02:07pm
Leaves Wall Street with no clear direction.
Updated 30 May, 2025 07:49am
European Commission president says she had a “good call” with Trump and Union is ready to move quickly.
Updated 26 May, 2025 02:58pm
Threat to impose 50pc tariff on EU and 25pc levy on iPhones roils global markets.
Updated 23 May, 2025 10:39pm
President Xi Jinping vows to boost China’s footprint with a new $9 billion credit line and fresh infrastructure investment.
Updated 14 May, 2025 09:54am
The two sides have agreed to reduce tariffs by 115pc.
Updated 12 May, 2025 02:48pm
Fed CEO says the bank needs more time to see how economy responds to Trump’s tariffs before figuring out response.
Updated 12 May, 2025 12:35pm
Beijing stands ready to work with the international community to jointly oppose all forms of unilateralism and protectionism.
Updated 12 May, 2025 10:29am
US treasury secretary calls talks "productive", promises complete briefing on the outcome on Monday.
Published 12 May, 2025 02:42am
White House adviser says Chinese "very very eager" to engage in discussions and rebalance trade relations with US.
Published 11 May, 2025 09:05pm
Chinese state media describes the talks as “an important step in promoting the resolution of the issue”.
Published 11 May, 2025 03:20pm
Chinese vice premier meets for about 8 hours with US Treasury secretary, trade representative in Geneva.
Updated 11 May, 2025 12:48pm
Meeting comes after Trump suggested 80pc tariff on Chinese goods.
Published 10 May, 2025 02:53pm
"This is a really fantastic, historic day," British PM Keir Starmer says via teleconference.
Published 08 May, 2025 10:37pm
Apple expects $900m tariff hit, faces disruption in supply chain; CEO says most Apple products for sale outside US will still be made in China.
Updated 03 May, 2025 09:00am
Washington should be prepared to cancel unilateral tariffs, says Beijing.
Published 02 May, 2025 11:04am
Meeting comes at critical moment for world economy after IMF slashed growth forecasts; China says "no phone call" recently between Xi and Trump.
Published 28 Apr, 2025 12:48pm
Foreboding persists as financial leaders unable to meet Trump admin officials.
Updated 28 Apr, 2025 08:23am
"If you delay, it hurts everyone," says Ajay Banga.
Published 26 Apr, 2025 01:08pm
When J.D. Vance visited India, he knew he had to deliver for his boss.
Updated 26 Apr, 2025 08:50am
Its central bank chief notes economic fragmentation and trade tensions have disrupted supply chains.
Updated 26 Apr, 2025 11:31am
Says ministers and governors concerned but "also exhibited a remarkably constructive spirit".
Updated 26 Apr, 2025 11:14am
