China, Trump and Asia
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Treasury Ssecretary Scott Bessent says there are initial agreements to stop the precursor chemicals for fentanyl coming into the U.S. and to purchase soybean and other agricultural products.
China and the United States, the world’s two economic superpowers, have been sparring since Mr. Trump’s return to office. In response to steep U.S. tariffs, China announced this month that it would curb the export of rare earths, of which it has the world’s largest supply. Mr. Trump vowed to increase tariffs further if it did.
The president performed his ritual dance, jerking his fists back and forth while swaying to whatever music is available, as he arrived in Malaysia on Sunday morning. This is the first stop on a several-day tour of Asia where he will meet with the leaders of Malaysia Cambodia,
President Trump met with the emir and prime minister of Qatar Saturday aboard Air Force One during a refueling stop.
Japan's new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi faces significant foreign policy challenges just days after taking office
Trump, who wants a Nobel Peace Prize, has claimed credit for the ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia. He will oversee the signing of the “Kuala Lumpur Accord.”
One of Trump’s stops during his Asia visit is Japan. Here is what you need to know about his visit to the country.
Top Chinese and U.S. economic officials on Sunday hashed out the framework of a trade deal for U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping to finalize that would pause steeper American tariffs and Chinese rare earths export controls and resume U.