TRADE

Oct 26 2025BUSINESS

Trade Talks Heat Up Between China and the U. S.

Trade talks between China and the U. S. have taken a step forward. Both sides have agreed on a basic plan for a deal. This includes talks about tariffs and other trade issues. The talks happened in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This was during a meeting of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. U. S

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Oct 26 2025POLITICS

A Chat with the Treasury Chief: What's Up with the U. S. and China?

So, there's this big shot from the U. S. Treasury, Scott Bessent, who was chatting on TV recently. He's been busy talking to China about some serious stuff, like tariffs and trade deals. He said they might have worked out a truce, which is good news because the U. S. was threatening to slap a huge 1

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Oct 26 2025OPINION

Drug Prices: Trump's Promises vs. Reality

President Donald Trump has been vocal about lowering drug prices. He has signed orders, sent letters, and even started a trade war. Yet, Americans still pay a lot for medicines. The gap between his words and actions is wide. Trump's team has talked about many ideas. They want to link U. S. drug pri

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Oct 26 2025POLITICS

Germany's Diplomatic Moves: Shifting Focus from China to Europe and India

Germany's top diplomat is making a significant shift in his travel plans. Instead of heading to China, he's now focusing on meetings in Brussels with key figures from NATO, the EU, and India. This change comes after China only agreed to one meeting out of several requested by Germany. It seems tensi

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Oct 26 2025BUSINESS

Minnesota's Iron Range: A Hidden Key to Breaking China's Magnet Monopoly

Minnesota's Iron Range, once the backbone of America's industrial strength, is making a comeback. For over 150 years, this region supplied iron ore that helped build the nation's infrastructure and win wars. Today, it holds the potential to break China's dominance in the magnet market. China curren

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Oct 26 2025POLITICS

U. S. President Joins Southeast Asian Summit Amid Trade Talks and Peace Deals

In a high-profile visit, the U. S. President arrived in Malaysia for a significant ASEAN meeting. His trip coincided with a crucial peace agreement between Thailand and Cambodia, which he helped to negotiate. This deal follows a violent border clash that left dozens dead and displaced hundreds of th

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Oct 26 2025POLITICS

Trade Tensions: U. S. and Canada Clash Over Reagan Ad and Tariffs

A recent dispute between the U. S. and Canada has taken an unexpected turn. It all started with a TV ad from Ontario that used a clip of former President Ronald Reagan speaking out against tariffs. The U. S. president took issue with the ad, calling it "fraudulent" and decided to raise tariffs on Ca

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Oct 26 2025BUSINESS

China's Rare Earth Gamble: A Risky Trade Move?

China is playing a dangerous game with rare earth exports. The country has been tightening controls on these critical minerals, which are essential for many industries. This move has not gone unnoticed or unchallenged. The U. S. and China have been in talks, but China seems unwilling to back down.

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Oct 26 2025POLITICS

Trump's Asia Tour: Trade Talks and Diplomacy Amid U. S. Shutdown

President Donald Trump is on a mission in Asia, aiming to secure big investments and ease tensions with China. His journey started with a stop in Qatar, where he met with the emir and prime minister. They discussed Middle East peace efforts, and Trump praised Qatar's role in brokering a deal between

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Oct 26 2025POLITICS

Germany and China: Time for a New Approach

Germany's relationship with China is at a crossroads. A top official from the Social Democrats, part of the ruling coalition, has suggested it's time to rethink how Germany handles its ties with China. This comes after a recent diplomatic hiccup: the foreign minister's planned visit to Beijing was c

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