The United States (US) has announced that China will purchase at least $17bn worth of American agricultural products annually following talks between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, according to a White House fact sheet. Read More: China visit tests Trump diplomacy strategy The agreement, released on Sunday, states that the purchases […]
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Trump, Xi eye tariff cuts on $30bn trade
US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are expected to discuss a limited tariff reduction framework covering around 30 billion dollars in bilateral trade. The proposal aims to ease trade barriers on non-sensitive goods while maintaining restrictions on sectors linked to national security. The talks are part of a broader effort to stabilise […]
China tightens grip before Trump summit
China rolled out new trade rules ahead of a key summit with Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, raising concerns among US businesses. The measures could penalize companies shifting supply chains away from China, increasing economic pressure. Meanwhile, the White House has remained largely silent, signaling a cautious approach before high-stakes talks. Beijing’s latest regulations establish […]
US, China race to prevent trade clash in Malaysia summit
Top US and Chinese officials are meeting in Kuala Lumpur to prevent a trade war escalation. The talks aim to keep next week’s Trump-Xi summit on track. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer will meet Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng. The meeting is the fifth since May, following previous talks in […]