Trump Gives Xi Red-Carpet Welcome Ahead Of High-Stakes Talks
Trump greeted Xi at Joint Base Andrews before the leaders walked together along a red carpet
Trade
China Signals Trade Truce Extension After First AI Talks With US
Commerce Ministry spokesperson He Yadong said negotiators also discussed tariff reductions and extending trade arrangements reached in Kuala Lumpur last year
Beijing Turns To Germany Amid Growing EU-China Trade Tensions
Germany’s trade deficit with China also widened to about €55 billion, while German exports to China fell more than 12%.
Trump Faces Tough China Talks As Allies Seek More Independence
Trump retains significant leverage through U.S. control of advanced semiconductor technology and export restrictions
China Signals Cooperation With Fentanyl Crackdown Ahead Of Trump Meeting
The new judicial guidelines, issued by China’s top court, procuratorate and Ministry of Public Security, establish stricter standards for prosecuting fentanyl offences
What Do Soybeans, Boeing Planes And Rare Earths Reveal About US-China Trade
China has made the most visible progress on soybeans, purchasing nearly half of a pledged 25 million tons
‘People Are Pretty Freaked Out’: GOP Congressman Sounds Alarm On Socialist Agenda
Rep. Riley Moore, a first-term Republican lawmaker from West Virginia, told the Daily Signal that will be key to mobilizing GOP turnout and keeping control of the House.
Iran Signals Possible Hormuz Reopening Amid Global Oil Disruption
The proposal comes after months of war that have severely disrupted shipping through the waterway, which normally carries about 20% of global oil and liquefied natural gas supplies
How Has American Public Opinion On China Changed
Support for using US troops if China attacked Taiwan fell to 38%, down from 52% in 2022
US, China Discuss AI Safety And Trade Ahead Of Trump-Xi Meeting
Bessent said greater transparency between the world’s two leading AI powers would be important as their technological competition intensifies.
Mortgage Rates Hit 14-Month High As Housing Market Struggles
Rising rates have followed higher Treasury yields, which have been pushed upward by inflation concerns and surging oil prices linked to the US-Iran war
Mark Carney Defends Closer Canada-EU Ties Amid Trump Tensions
Carney identified climate change, trade pressures and concerns over democratic norms as challenges requiring greater cooperation
Iran Conflict Drives Higher Gas Prices and Borrowing Costs
The analysis estimated that the conflict had cost the average household about $1,760 through September 11.
EU Floats New Canada Partnership Beyond Traditional Trade Ties
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen made the proposal during her State of the Union address, attended by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney
Kyiv Urges Asia To Close Sanctions Loopholes Used by Russia
Ukraine is also concerned about Southeast Asian ports being used to facilitate ship-to-ship transfers of Russian oil.
Mark Carney Moves Canada Closer To Europe As Trade War Escalates
Carney stressed that Canada is not seeking full EU membership but is exploring what he called a “unique alliance” with the 27-nation bloc.