May 09 China’s exports to U.S. sink, offset by trade with other economies, as Trump’s tariffs hit global trade By Elaine Kurtenbach, Associated Press China’s exports to the United States tumbled in April while its trade with other economies surged, suggesting that President Donald Trump's tariffs offensive is hastening a shakeup in global supply chains. Continue reading
May 09 WATCH: White House holds briefing ahead of China trade talks, Trump’s Middle East trip By Associated Press President Donald Trump on Friday floated cutting tariffs on China to 80 percent ahead of a weekend meeting as he looks to de-escalate the trade war. Continue reading
May 07 WATCH: Trump says it’s a ‘disservice’ that U.S. doesn’t celebrate WWII victory at swearing-in for China ambassador By Associated Press President Donald Trump noted that World War II allies are spending the week celebrating the war’s end with parades and other festivities. Continue reading
May 07 China agrees to trade talks with the U.S. and rolls out more stimulus as tariffs hit economy By Ken Moritsugu, Elaine Kurtenbach, Associated Press President Donald Trump's tariffs, set as high as 145 percent on imports from China, have begun to take a toll on its export-dependent economy at a time when it's already under pressure from a prolonged downturn in the property sector. Continue reading
May 07 Russia to host leaders of China and Brazil for the 80th anniversary of its World War II victory By Associated Press Russia’s President Vladimir Putin is set to host the leaders of China, Brazil and other heads of states for festivities on Friday marking the 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II. Continue reading
May 06 WATCH: Treasury Secretary Bessent testifies on the White House’s 2026 budget request By Associated Press Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent testified on Capitol Hill Tuesday for the first time since his confirmation in January. Continue reading
May 02 China says it’s open to trade talks, but high tariffs remain an obstacle By Elaine Kurtenbach, Associated Press “The tariff and trade wars were unilaterally initiated by the U.S., if the U.S. side wants to talk, it should show its sincerity, and be ready to take action on issues such as correcting wrong practices and canceling the unilateral… Continue reading
Apr 30 Shipments from China fall as Trump’s tariffs loom over economy By Anne D'Innocenzio and Paul Wiseman, Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press The president’s massive and unpredictable taxes on imports seems likely to mean emptier shelves and higher prices for American shoppers, perhaps within weeks. Continue reading
Apr 29 Watch 5:59 Why Trump softened some of his tariffs on the automotive industry By Amna Nawaz, Geoff Bennett, Karina Cuevas, Lena I. Jackson President Trump signed an executive order aimed at softening the blow his tariffs have imposed on the automotive industry and U.S. manufacturers. But tensions with China remain high and China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a video saying it would… Continue watching
Apr 29 Senate confirms David Perdue as U.S. ambassador to China amid Trump’s tariff showdown By Didi Tang, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press The Senate has confirmed former Sen. David Perdue as ambassador to China, just as the U.S. and China are locked in a tariff showdown. Continue reading