EU’s China-US trade weakness only goes so far

The bloc’s boss Ursula von der Leyen is locked in a spat with Beijing and high-stakes tariff talks with Washington. The European Union’s need for Chinese rare earths and a US trade deal makes it look ... Read More

US, India, Japan, Australia unite to cut China’s grip on critical minerals supply

The United States, India, Japan, and Australia have announced a new effort to ensure a stable and diverse supply of critical minerals. These resources are essential for modern technologies such as ... Read More

US and China reach deal to slash tariffs, officials say - New York Post

The United States and China said on Monday they have agreed on a deal to slash reciprocal tariffs as Washington and Beijing seek to end a trade war that has disrupted the global economy and set fin… ... Read More

Japan joins China in trying to lure foreign students from US after Trump’s visa crackdown - MSN

Japan joins China in trying to lure foreign students from US after Trump’s visa crackdown - A growing number of Asian universities are offering students transfers opportunities after the US ... Read More

Trump orders reciprocal tariffs on countries found to treat US imports unfairly — with EU, India, Japan in crosshairs - New York Post

Thursday's order requires the Office of the US Trade Representative and Commerce Secretary-designate Howard Lutnick to rapidly draft recommendations, with an impact report due in six months. Read More

Trump complains about US-Japan trade talks as Bessent warns of higher tariffs

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned that countries could be notified of sharply higher tariffs as a July 9 deadline approaches despite good-faith negotiations. Read More

Japan joins the US and Europe in chipmaking curbs on China

Japan will restrict the overseas sale of chip manufacturing equipment, joining the United States and the Netherlands in curbing the export of key technology to China. The country announced Friday ... Read More

US Tariffs Could Give the EU Even More Chinese Products - Business Insider

The US's new tariffs on China are raising concerns in Europe about overcapacity due to trade diversions. The EU has raised the issue with China recently. The two discussed ways to track trade ... Read More

Fact check: Trump makes false claims about China, Japan and the EU at Cabinet meeting

President Donald Trump made a series of false claims in televised remarks Thursday at a meeting of his Cabinet, including inaccurate assertions about US relations with China, Japan and the ... Read More

U.S. Builds Web of Arms, Ships and Bases in the Pacific to Deter China - The New York Times

U.S. officials have long seen their country as a Pacific power, with troops and arsenals at a handful of bases in the region since just after World War II. Read More

In Dealing With China, U.S. and Europe Take Different Tacks

Yet, there is still contentious debate in Europe over the right approach with China and over balancing security and trade issues. On Ukraine, President Biden and his aides have denounced China’s ... Read More