Historic Summit Marks a New Phase for US-China Relations On Thursday, May 14, 2026, Chinese President Xi Jinping welcomed US President Donald Trump to Beijing for a high-stakes summit, marking a critical moment in the evolving relationship between the two global powers. Xi set the tone for the summit by stressing the importance of cooperation over confrontation, calling for a stable US-China relationship as a foundation for global stability. “A stable China-US relationship is a

As the holiday season approaches, the traditional hustle and bustle inside China’s Christmas product factories is strikingly absent this year. Long the workshop of the world when it comes to festive goods—from plastic pine trees to twinkling LED lights—these factories now face grim prospects due to the United States’ sudden and steep import tariffs. President Donald Trump’s recent escalation of trade tensions, with a 104% tariff slapped on Chinese imports, has effec

In a dramatic reversal that sent shockwaves through global financial markets, U.S. President Donald Trump announced a pause on newly implemented tariffs targeting dozens of countries. The unexpected move came less than a day after his sweeping tariff measures went into effect, causing major disruption across world markets and triggering one of the most volatile trading periods since the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. The tariff freeze, which offered some temporary relief to ratt

China has issued a stern warning in response to former President Donald Trump’s latest tariff threat, pledging to fight back with equal force if the United States raises duties on Chinese goods to a staggering 104%. The Chinese Commerce Ministry declared it would “resolutely” take all necessary countermeasures to defend the country’s economic interests, reinforcing its position that any trade war escalation would be met with firm resistance. Trump announced o

US President Donald Trump has announced that his administration will impose reciprocal tariffs on Indian goods starting April 2, a move that has reignited tensions between the two countries over trade policies. Speaking to Breitbart News, Trump expressed frustration with what he described as India's excessively high tariffs on American products. During the interview, President Trump emphasized that while he maintains a "very good relationship" with In

As Canada prepares to host the G7 foreign ministers summit, Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly is set to raise urgent concerns over the escalating trade war with the United States and perceived threats to Canadian sovereignty. Joly intends to warn her European and British counterparts that if the United States can impose aggressive tariffs on Canada, their closest ally, then no nation is truly safe from similar economic tactics. Despite the G7's official agenda focusing on Ukraine, the

The "Boycott USA" movement is gaining momentum globally in response to Donald Trump's tariffs imposed on Canada, Mexico, and China, which have ignited trade wars and fueled resentment towards American goods. The backlash, which has been rapidly spreading across social media platforms, reflects growing dissatisfaction with Trump's economic policies and international relations. In the past week alone, Google searches for “Boycott USA” have surged, with European cou

The aggressive trade policies of US President Donald Trump have sent shockwaves through global markets, with Wall Street facing a significant downturn. Major indices such as the S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow Jones witnessed sharp declines in the overnight trading session. The financial turbulence erased a staggering $4 trillion from the S&P 500's peak just last month.   Impact on Major Tech Stocks The recent sell-off disproportionately

The latest round of tariff hikes by US President Donald Trump has triggered immediate countermeasures from Canada, China, and Mexico, escalating tensions in global trade. Beginning Tuesday, the US is imposing a 25% tariff on imports from Mexico and Canada while also raising tariffs on all Chinese imports from 10% to 20%. In response, these nations have announced their own economic retaliations, signaling a sharp rise in trade disputes.Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Chinese officia

Billionaire investor Warren Buffett has strongly criticized US President Donald Trump's latest tariffs, calling them “an act of war” and warning about their economic impact. In an interview with CBS on Sunday, Buffett argued that tariffs function as a tax on consumers and ultimately drive up prices.“Tariffs are actually—we've had a lot of experience with them—they're an act of war, to some degree,” Buffett said. He added that consumers, not fore

Washington, DC: US President Donald Trump has reaffirmed his decision to impose 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada, and the European Union, tying them to border security concerns and trade imbalances. The tariffs, initially set for March 4, are now expected to take effect on April 2, giving businesses and trade partners a brief window to prepare.   Trump Links Tariffs to Fentanyl Crisis and Border Security During his first Cabinet mee

In February 2025, US President Donald Trump’s announcement of a 30-day pause on tariffs against Mexico and Canada brought a brief sense of relief to global markets. The decision helped prevent a potential escalation of a full-blown trade war, with US equity futures and international markets responding positively. However, concerns linger about the long-term effects of tariffs on industries such as automotive, semiconductor, consumer goods, e-commerce, and green energy.  

China has issued a strong warning against escalating trade tensions with the United States after President-elect Donald Trump vowed to impose significant tariffs on goods from China and other countries. Trump’s proposed tariffs are a response to concerns over illegal drug trade and immigration, with a particular focus on China's role in the fentanyl smuggling issue. Liu Pengyu, spokesperson for the Chinese embassy in the United States, reiterated that China views US-China