US–China trade ties: Beijing halts export ban on ‘dual-use’ materials; gallium, germanium, antimony set to flow again
China has temporarily lifted its ban on key high-tech exports like gallium and germanium to the US, a move effective immediately until November 2026. This ...
US-China rare earths dynamics: Scott Bessent slams Beijing’s restrictions
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent criticizes China’s rare earth export controls, stating the US and allies are rapidly building independent supply chains. He accuses past ...
Chip export thaw: China exempts some Nexperia products from ban; signals easing with Europe
China has partially eased tensions with European businesses by exempting certain Nexperia semiconductor products from an export ban. This move follows a dispute with Dutch ...
US-China trade ties: Trump says talks with Xi ended with ‘great success’ — But will it revive their economies?
US and China have reached a provisional trade deal, easing tariffs and pausing export curbs. While hailed as a success, the agreement may be too ...
‘Ready to talk’: Canadian PM says open to resuming US trade talks with Trump; Carney set to meet Xi
Canada’s Prime Minister is open to resuming trade talks with the US, despite recent tariff hikes. This comes after President Trump halted negotiations following a ...
EU to cut reliance on Chinese rare earths; recycling & global ties in focus
The European Union is launching RESourceEU to reduce its dependence on China for critical raw materials, following Beijing’s export restrictions. The strategy will focus on ...
‘Want to be nice to China’: Trump said amid 155% glooming tariffs; blames previous US presidents for ‘rough’ ties
President Trump expressed a desire for amicable relations with China but criticized the nation’s past trade practices, attributing them to a lack of business acumen ...
‘Game recognises game’: China borrowed US playbook and is now hitting back at its trade games
China is now using American trade tactics. Beijing requires foreign firms to get government approval to export magnets with Chinese rare earth materials. This move ...
‘Should correct its wrong approach’: China warns after Donald Trump’s tariff threat; calls for dialogue on equal footing
China has criticized Donald Trump’s threat of a 100% tariff as the “wrong approach,” advocating for dialogue and consultation instead. The ministry defended its rare ...
US markets today: Stocks slip as China trade tensions flare up; tech and banking in focus
Wall Street stocks declined early Tuesday as renewed trade tensions between the US and China pressured major indices. The S&P 500, Dow Jones, and Nasdaq ...
