The United States has paused talks with Thailand about a trade agreement. This decision comes after Thailand stopped following a peace agreement with Cambodia. Thailand says Cambodia broke the rules first, but Cambodia denies this. The U. S. sent a letter to Thailand about this. The letter said talks can start again once Thailand promises to follow the peace agreeme...
The U. S. and Switzerland have been in discussions about trade, but it's not all smooth sailing. President Trump recently met with Swiss officials and praised their efforts, but the path to a new trade deal is far from clear. The two sides agreed to keep talking, with U. S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer set to meet with Swiss leaders again soon. This isn't the...
In a recent turn of events, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney revealed that he had advised Ontario Premier Doug Ford against airing a controversial anti-tariff advertisement in the U. S. This ad, which referenced a speech by former U. S. President Ronald Reagan, apparently ruffled the feathers of current U. S. President Donald Trump, leading to a halt in trade talk...
President Donald Trump is in South Korea for his last stop on a busy trip through Asia. He's got a lot on his plate, including talks with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Chinese President Xi Jinping. Trump just flew in from Tokyo, where he made a deal with Japan's new prime minister. Now, he's heading to Gyeongju, a historic town in South Korea. There, he'l...
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. If no deal is reached, U. S. tariffs on China could jump to 157%. Oth...
The United States and China are set to meet again to talk about trade. This time, it's to stop a fight over taxes on goods. President Trump said these taxes can't go on forever. He also said China made him do it. China has been putting limits on rare earth minerals. These are important for making tech stuff. Trump wasn't happy about this. He threatened to put even h...
China has started two big investigations into US chip policies. One looks at whether the US is treating Chinese companies unfairly. The other checks if the US is selling chips too cheaply in China. This happens just before high-level talks between the two countries in Spain. China says the US has been putting many restrictions on Chinese chip companies. They think t...
The UK is set to impose sanctions on two key Israeli ministers, Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich. This decision comes after controversial statements made by the duo regarding Gaza and the Palestinian situation. The sanctions will prevent them from entering the UK and bar any British financial institutions from dealing with them. This move aligns the UK with other...
The US and China are in a tense trade standoff. It is not a new thing. The two superpowers have been at it for years. The latest round of talks happened in London. The US wants China to speed up the export of rare earths. These are crucial for making high-tech products. In return, the US might ease restrictions on selling chips to China. This is a big deal. I...
The world's top two economies are back at the negotiating table. This time, it's in London. The US and China are trying to fix their trade problems. It is a big deal because these two countries are the biggest players in the global economy. The talks are happening in a UK government building. The Chinese team is led by a high-ranking official. The US side has som...