KUALA LUMPUR – Hopes for easing tensions between the world’s two largest economies grew on Sunday as the United States and China held the second day of trade talks in Kuala Lumpur, setting the stage for a potentially “productive meeting” between Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping later this week. US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer […]
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U.S. and China to resume trade talks next week
The United States and China have agreed to restart trade talks next week. Both countries are trying to avoid another damaging tariff war. Tensions rose last week when China imposed new restrictions on rare earth minerals. In response, U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to slap 100% tariffs on Chinese imports. These moves reignited fears of […]
India, US set trade talks in New Delhi on Tuesday
India and the United States will hold trade talks in New Delhi on Tuesday, officials confirmed. The meeting comes weeks after the US imposed heavy tariffs on Indian exports. These tariffs have slowed India’s shipments to the US to a nine-month low in August. Rajesh Agarwal, India’s chief negotiator, said the talks will be “fast-tracked” […]
India and US continue trade talks amid looming tariffs
India’s foreign minister said trade talks with the US are still ongoing despite rising tensions. The US plans to impose heavy tariffs on Indian goods due to India’s increased Russian oil imports. A 25% tariff is already in place, and another 25% will begin on August 27. The US trade delegation’s visit to New Delhi, […]
Trump shuts door on India trade talks until tariff dispute ends
US President Donald Trump has refused to hold trade talks with India until the tariff dispute is fully resolved. Speaking at the White House, Trump clearly stated that negotiations would not happen until the two sides settle the issue. A journalist had asked if he was open to talks with India about tariffs. Trump responded […]
Aurangzeb begins critical trade talks in U.S.
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has arrived in the United States to revive crucial trade negotiations ahead of an August deadline. According to Bloomberg, the U.S. earlier gave Pakistan a long list of conditions, demanding it reduce tariff and non-tariff barriers to move forward with any trade agreement. Unnamed sources confirmed that negotiations have taken longer […]
US-China trade war pause faces new challenges, talks stall
The United States has said its trade talks with China are not moving forward. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed the talks are “a bit stalled.” He spoke during an interview with Fox News on Thursday. He said more talks may happen in the next few weeks. He also mentioned that President Trump might soon […]
Trump says Pakistan and India happy over trade talks, progress underway
U.S. President Donald Trump stated that Pakistan and India are satisfied with ongoing discussions to enhance bilateral trade, describing it as a shift from conflict to cooperation. Speaking during a briefing, Trump expressed optimism that both nuclear-armed neighbors are now focused on economic growth rather than military escalation. Trump said: “We told both Pakistan and […]