The Trump administration imposed 50% tariffs on Canadian goods, citing discriminatory treatment of American products. Former Canadian Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland discusses the strained U.S.-Canada trade relationship, advocating for retaliation rather than appeasement.
One year after the Turnberry trade deal, EU-US trade increased despite tariffs. The EU is meeting investment pledges, while both sides negotiate exemptions. The US is preparing new tariffs on forced labor and overcapacity, potentially continuing trade tensions.
A US congressional advisory panel, the US-China Economic and Security Review Commission, is making its first trip to China in seven years to investigate the national security implications of the two countries' economic and trade relationship. Chairman Randall Schriver stated the trip aims to understand, not reset, the relationship.
A former NFL scout, "AngryScoutVet," alleged that up to 10 current female journalists trade sex for access with coaches, executives, or players, referencing a scandal involving Dianna Russini and Mike Vrabel. Crissy Froyd, who was fired from USA TODAY, claims she was told about such practices.
SCMP reports on EU's tougher China trade policy, Putin's visit to Beijing post-Trump, and China's military driving away a Dutch warship from the Paracel Islands, citing 'miscalculation'.
US President Donald Trump visits Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing to discuss strained trade relations, Iran conflict, and Taiwan arms sales, with CEOs of major US tech companies in tow.
Senior Chinese and US officials are testing diplomatic waters ahead of Trump's planned visit to China. China's Commerce Ministry warned the US is threatening 'hard-won stability' in trade relations after the US telecoms agency effectively banned smartphones tested in Chinese laboratories. During a phone call with Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Foreign Minister Wang Yi described Taiwan as 'the biggest risk factor in China-US relations' and urged the US to honor its commitments.
