Global Trade War

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A spokesman for China's Commerce Ministry said last week the details would be made public after the official signing. (Photo: File)

Trump says he and Xi Jinping will sign US-China trade deal

Beijing has not yet confirmed specific components of the deal that were released by US officials.

25 Dec 2019 2:14 PM

Under the deal, the United States would agree to reduce some tariffs in exchange for a big jump in Chinese purchases of American farm products. (Photo: File)

Trade deal with China to be signed 'very shortly': Donald Trump

'We just achieved a breakthrough on the trade deal and we will be signing it very shortly,' Trump said in Florida.

23 Dec 2019 8:46 AM

The two sides announced a mini-deal on Friday to reduce some tariffs. (Representational Image)

US quietly expelled two Chinese diplomats who drove onto military base: report

The incident comes as the United States and China, the world’s two biggest economies, wrangle over trade.

16 Dec 2019 9:50 AM

Following the Singapore summit, Trump said Kim had agreed to destroy “a major missile engine testing site,” without naming the facility. (Photo: File)

North Korea's Kim Jong Un has 'everything' to lose, says Donald Trump

'North Korea, under the leadership of Kim Jong Un, has tremendous economic potential, but it must denuclearize as promised,' Trump tweeted.

09 Dec 2019 11:40 AM

The president was reiterating a position long held by his administration, including David Malpass when he was a Treasury Department official prior to his election as the current head of the World Bank. (Photo: File)

'Why is World Bank loaning money to China? It has plenty. Stop!': Donald Trump

Trump's very public stance comes amid negotiations between Washington and Beijing seeking to end US president's 18-month-long trade war.

07 Dec 2019 12:02 PM

In the latest grim assessment for the city, financial secretary Paul Chan told lawmakers that the economy was set to contract 1.3 per cent in 2019 hitting the city's usually bulging coffers. (Photo: AP)

Hong Kong set to record first budget deficit in 15 years

The city has been battered by 6 months of protests triggered by rising public anger over China's rule and police's response to protests.

03 Dec 2019 3:11 PM

Le also urged the United States to "refrain from putting the bill into practice, and immediately stop interfering in Hong Kong affairs and China's internal affairs, so as to avoid further damage to China-US relations and bilateral cooperation in important areas". (Photo: File)

China asks US to 'change course' over Hong Kong bill, summons envoy

Chinese vice foreign minister Le Yucheng lodged 'strong protest' with Ambassador Terry Branstad after Trump signed the legislation into law.

28 Nov 2019 12:26 PM

Nirmala Sitharaman said the government's efforts last time were thwarted by the poor numbers in the Upper House. (Photo: File)

We will not miss the bus again, next wave of reforms soon: Sitharaman

Sitharaman on Tuesday said govt will soon use its strong electoral mandate to usher in next wave of reforms.

06 Nov 2019 10:11 AM

Plans to finalise an Asia-wide trade deal at a summit in Bangkok this weekend were uncertain after new demands raised by India in the negotiations to create the world's largest trading bloc. (Photo: Twitter/ MEA)

'Asian trade deal RCEP on track,' says Thailand amid concerns raised by India

A major sticking point has been demands from India, which is worried about a potential flood of Chinese imports.

04 Nov 2019 10:16 AM

Going into this weekend's summit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in Bangkok there had been hopes of finalising negotiations this year on the 16-nation Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP). (Photo: MEA Twitter)

Thailand says new Asian trade deal to be signed in Febraury 2020

India has held on to its demands of amicable resolution of market access and tariff related issues.

04 Nov 2019 8:26 AM

Mahathir did not mention the source of possible sanctions on the Southeast Asian country but said he was disappointed that proponents of free trade. (Photo: FIle)

Mahathir warns of possible trade sanctions on Malaysia amid US-China trade war

To cushion the impact of the collision between the superpowers, Mahathir said Malaysia was collaborating more with its regional neighbours.

21 Oct 2019 12:39 PM

India’s gross domestic product grew at its weakest pace since 2013 between April and June, stoking expectations of further stimulus. (Photo: File)

India cannot sacrifice economic strength to comply with US sanctions: Sitharaman

She said that India wants to comply with global sanctions, including US but also needs to maintain its own strategic interests.

16 Oct 2019 9:40 AM

He said the value of the US, since he was elected, has increased by trillions of dollars. (Photo: File)

'China facing hardest time, badly wants trade deal,' says Donald Trump

The US and China will hold the next round of trade negotiations on October 10, as two major powers are trying to end their trade war.

10 Oct 2019 9:43 AM

The State Department announcement did not name the officials subject to the visa restrictions, but news of the action sent US stocks down. (Photo: File)

'Correct your mistake': China 'firmly opposes' US visa restrictions over treatment of Muslims

The Chinese Embassy in Washington on Tuesday denounced the US imposition of visa restrictions as interference in China's internal affairs.

09 Oct 2019 9:03 AM

The US move came after Washington banned technology giant Huawei and other Chinese firms from government contracts, amid the trade war between the two countries. (Photo: File)

US blacklists 28 Chinese companies over 'Uighur abuses' in Xinjiang

Ross announced the move said the United States 'cannot and will not tolerate the brutal suppression of ethnic minorities within China.'

08 Oct 2019 10:05 AM

In this photo released by China's Xinhua news agency, Chinese President Xi Jinping delivers a speech at a parade to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, at the Tiananmen Square in Beijing. (Photo: AP)

Communism in China at 70 --- success and excess

At 70, China’s Communist Party becomes the second-longest ruling party in history, about a year behind its neighbour, North Korea.

01 Oct 2019 10:36 AM

The two leaders met for the second time in less than three days on Tuesday. (Photo: File)

‘We’ll have a trade deal very soon’: Donald Trump after meeting Modi

The meeting came after Trump’s administration in June terminated India's designation as beneficiary developing nation under GSP programme.

25 Sep 2019 9:24 AM

In his first address, PM Modi allocated almost the entire speech to thanking the US President for taking bilateral ties to "new heights". (Photo: AP)

Who is a better negotiator, me or Donald Trump, Modi reveals the secret

PM Modi said he would be speaking with the US President on several bilateral issues and that's where negotiation skills would come in handy.

23 Sep 2019 1:38 PM

'We are committed to ensuring that Indians have access to the world's best products,' Trump said. (Photo: File)

'India has never had better friend in a US President than me': Trump

Trump said: 'India has never invested in the US like it is doing today and it is reciprocal, we are doing the same in India.'

23 Sep 2019 1:03 PM

Trump has said the protracted trade war is damaging China more than the United States. (Photo: File)

Trump praises China tariff exemptions as trade talks approach, calls it 'big move'

Donald Trump reiterated that Beijing was under pressure to strike a bargain as its economy weakens, which he attributed to US actions.

12 Sep 2019 8:01 AM

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