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Beijing and Washington agree to resume trade talks amid renewed tariff tensions

Washington, October 18, 2025 — The United States and China have agreed to resume high-level trade negotiations in an effort to ease renewed tensions between the world’s two largest economies. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced on Friday that he will meet next week in Washington......

Beijing accuses Washington of “Double Standards” over new tariffs

China has accused the United States of applying “double standards” after President Donald Trump announced an additional 100% tariff on Chinese goods, set to be added to existing duties. Trump justified this move as a response to what he described as China’s “extraordinarily aggressive......

Trump doubts meeting with Xi Jinping after announcing new 100% tariffs on Chinese goods

The meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping appears increasingly unlikely after Washington announced a new round of punitive tariffs and export restrictions targeting China. On Friday, Trump declared that the United States would impose additional 100% tariffs on all......

Novartis explores solutions to curb rising drug prices in the United States

The Swiss pharmaceutical giant Novartis is seeking ways to make medicines more affordable in the United States, amid growing pressure from the Trump administration and the threat of steep tariffs on the industry. Chief Executive Officer Vasant Narasimhan told the Swiss daily Neue Zürcher Zeitung......

ExxonMobil explores selling UK and Belgian chemical plants in $1 billion deal

ExxonMobil is considering selling its chemical plants in the United Kingdom and Belgium as part of a broader strategic shift, reflecting growing challenges for the European chemical industry. According to a report by the Financial Times on September 3, the American energy giant has initiated preliminary......

France halts US-bound parcels as new tariffs disrupt trade

France’s national postal service, La Poste, has suspended business parcel deliveries to the United States, joining several European operators in response to upcoming import tariffs imposed by the Trump administration. The decision, effective Monday, excludes personal gifts valued under $100, which......

US hikes tariffs on Indian imports to 50% over Russian oil purchases

The United States has increased its tariff on Indian imports from 25% to 50%, in a move aimed at punishing New Delhi for its continued purchases of Russian oil. The decision, announced earlier this month by President Donald Trump, reflects Washington’s frustration with Moscow’s refusal to......

Trump welcomes Canada’s decision to lift tariffs on US products

US President Donald Trump described as “nice” Canada’s decision, announced on Friday, to lift retaliatory tariffs previously imposed on certain American products that comply with the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA). Speaking from the Oval Office, Trump referred......

India strengthens ties with China as U.S. relations falter under Trump

India-China relations thaw amid border discussions India and China are witnessing a notable warming of ties as U.S.-India relations face growing strain under President Donald Trump. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is visiting New Delhi for the first time in over three years to meet with National Security......