Trump’s latest trade ‘deal’ with China underscores key U.S. disadvantage
After two days of talks in London, China and the U.S. announced the outlines of an agreement to honor a deal they agreed to last month in Geneva.
He Lifeng
Top trade negotiators from US and China set to meet Monday
President Donald Trump announced the meeting in a social media post on Friday.
Macron talks tariffs and peace with Xi Jinping
French president seeks greater access to the Chinese market and urges Beijing not to impose tariffs on Cognac makers.
Paris and Beijing fail to reach agreement on Cognac tariffs
At the centre of the spat: Beijing’s plan to impose a 34% tariff on French spirits starting in July as a counterpunch against planned EU levies on Chinese electric vehicles.
US gets back to EU on trade war ― hinting at Trump’s willingness to find a deal
Letter is first positive concrete engagement from Washington since the two sides paused retaliatory tariffs.
Trump hails ‘total reset’ with China after Geneva trade meeting
Washington and Beijing are trying to defuse trade tensions in talks in Switzerland.
Baby steps, not breakthroughs, expected as US, China talk trade
Close China watchers say they don’t expect Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng to make any immediate concessions when the two sides meet in Switzerland this weekend.
Trump signals openness to lowering China tariffs heading into Switzerland talks
The president’s social media post could signal movement that would ease fears among consumers, businesses and the markets.
Bessent and Greer to meet with Chinese trade official in Switzerland
The trade talks come after months of stalled progress.
Reeves’ drive for growth seeks China lifeline after UK market turmoil
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‘Reengagement with China’ to boost British economy by up to £1B, Reeves says in Beijing
British chancellor touts £600M in deals as she defends move to improve relations with China.
UK should engage more with China, says minister
Britain has had a fraught relationship with Beijing in recent years.
‘Significant consequences’ if Chinese firms help Russia’s war in Ukraine, US’s Yellen warns
US Treasury secretary’s admonition comes after Blinken said China is aiding Moscow’s war effort.
Deal over dim sum: China caves to EU on data to keep investors sweet
As China’s economy stutters, Beijing gave a rare diplomatic win to the EU to ensure businesses don’t quit.
Germany backs China’s aid bank despite Canada’s concerns
Beijing secures Berlin’s backing for the AIIB during Frankfurt visit by Xi Jinping’s top economic aide.
EU talks tough on trade in China as it looks to play defense
Brussels increasingly is willing to ramp up measures to combat what it views as China’s unfair trading practices.
China hopes France can help take heat out of relations with EU
China hopes France can “stabilise the tone” of EU-China relations, vice-premier He Lifeng told a senior French minister in Beijing on Saturday (29 July), as European leaders debate how to “de-risk” but also cooperate with the world’s second-largest eco…