May 11 U.S.-China relations near new low amid trade battle By Paul Wiseman, Jill Colvin, Zeke Miller, Associated Press President Donald Trump more than doubled import taxes on $200 billion worth of Chinese goods Friday — the same day that U.S. and Chinese negotiators ended their 11th round of trade talks without reaching an agreement. After the Chinese left… Continue reading
May 10 Watch 11:43 U.S.-China trade talks end without a deal. Why both sides feel they have the leverage On Friday, China’s top negotiator left Washington without a trade deal, and President Trump implemented another series of tariffs on Chinese goods. Nick Schifrin talks to the Brookings Institution’s Ryan Hass, former national security staff under President Obama, and American… Continue watching
May 10 U.S. hikes tariffs on Chinese goods, Beijing vows to retaliate By Joe McDonald, Associated Press The Trump administration raised duties on $200 billion of Chinese imports to 25 percent from 10 percent. Continue reading
May 09 China vows to retaliate if Trump raises tariffs By Joe McDonald, Associated Press Beijing gave no details but said it will impose "necessary countermeasures" if the tariff increases Trump has threatened take effect Friday. Continue reading
May 07 Watch 9:48 What's behind Trump's trade war with China Chinese and Trump administration officials are supposed to meet later this week to hammer out a trade agreement, but the challenge may be more difficult now that Trump has threatened to impose additional tariffs on Chinese goods. NPR’s Laura Sullivan… Continue watching
May 06 U.S. says higher tariffs will hit China on Friday By Associated Press U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer accused Beijing of "reneging on prior commitments" after 10 rounds of high-stakes negotiations over China's aggressive drive to supplant American technological dominance. Continue reading
May 06 Stocks plummet on fears of U.S.-China trade war By Matt Ott, Associated Press Shares in multinational corporations were hammered Monday on both sides of the Pacific after President Donald Trump threatened new tariffs. Continue reading
May 01 Watch 9:14 How NASA is preparing to launch another mission to the moon By Miles O'Brien The Trump administration wants NASA to get back to the moon by 2024, using any means necessary. But will the money and the commitment be there to support the effort? Science correspondent Miles O’Brien talks to NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine… Continue watching
Apr 26 China promises global infrastructure initiative will be 'green' and corruption-free By Joe McDonald, Associated Press China hosted a Belt and Road forum Friday where global leaders praised the effort despite worries the initiative is saddling poor countries with too much debt. Continue reading
Mar 22 Italy, China deepen ties under wary eyes of U.S., EU By Colleen Barry, Associated Press Italy is expected to become the first major democracy to sign a memorandum of understanding to join China's "Belt and Road" initiative. Continue reading