Bessent advises nations not to worry if trade agreements aren’t reached by August 1, emphasizes US has influence over China.
US Treasury Secretary Urges Trading Partners Not to Panic Over Tariffs In Washington, Treasury Secretary Scott Bescent urged US trading partners on Wednesday to avoid “panic” regarding economic transactions ahead of President Trump’s tariff deadline this Friday. Bescent encouraged that if any deals aren’t finalized by August 1st, market participants and corporate America needn’t worry […]
Leading Senate Democrat confronts Pentagon about Microsoft employing engineers from China.
Sen. Shaheen Questions Pentagon on Cybersecurity Measures On Monday, Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) pressed the Pentagon for clarity regarding a contract issue, following reports that Microsoft employs engineers based in China to manage its agency computer systems. As a prominent member of the Senate Foreign Affairs Committee, Shaheen addressed her concerns in a letter to […]
Trump faces allegations of making concessions to China regarding the Taiwan president’s visit and Nvidia chips.
Senate Democrats Criticize Trump’s Trade Concessions to China Senate Democratic leaders have voiced strong concerns regarding President Donald Trump’s recent decisions, suggesting that he’s made “sudden concessions to Beijing.” They accuse him of denying Taiwan’s president access to the U.S. and permitting China to acquire Nvidia chips. In their view, the Trump administration has not […]
Xi Jinping wants me to visit China
Trump Talks Xi and Trade in Scotland In an exclusive conversation with Breitbart News, US President Donald Trump shared that he’s been hearing from Chinese President Xi Jinping, who is eager for a meeting. Trump emphasized the growing strain in US-China relations but noted that Xi seems to be feeling the pressure, particularly regarding trade. […]
U.S. and China Continue Tariff Pause, Awaiting Trump’s Decision
Trade officials from the US and China wrapped up their third round of negotiations in Stockholm, Sweden, on Tuesday, with a commitment to sustain the current “tariff ceasefire”—pending President Donald Trump’s approval. “We’re heading back to Washington, DC, and will discuss with the president whether that’s his direction. Ultimately, he makes the decision,” remarked US […]
Jim Cramer notices areas of ‘disturbance’ in the market and shares updates on Nvidia’s intentions for China.
Every weekday, Jim Kramer hosts a live stream of “Morning Meeting,” starting at 10:20 AM. Here’s a quick overview of the key updates from Tuesday. 1. Stocks dipped slightly on Tuesday morning, pulling back from some earlier gains. Even with the S&P 500 briefly in positive territory, Jim Kramer noted a troubling “disturbance” behind the […]
India surpasses China as the leading smartphone exporter to the US with Apple’s transition.
According to a recent study released on Monday, India has surpassed China as the top exporter of smartphones to the US, largely due to Apple’s ongoing adjustments in production in response to tariffs implemented during the Trump administration. Canalys, a global technology market analysis firm, noted that in the second quarter of 2025, 44% of […]
Trump experiences increasing opposition regarding the change on China chips.
President Trump is encountering growing criticism regarding his administration’s choice to permit Nvidia to sell H20 chips to China. Detractors claim this decision could aid Beijing in advancing its artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities. A collective of former national security officials and technology policy advocates reached out to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick in a letter on […]
India surpasses China in iPhone production due to Trump tariffs
India Surpasses China in Smartphone Manufacturing India apparently eclipsed China in smartphone manufacturing during the second quarter of 2025, marking a significant departure from China’s longstanding dominance amid ongoing trade uncertainties. The last six months have seen the Trump administration implement tough tariffs and other trade measures that have, well, shaken up the global economy. […]
Trump acknowledges a potential trip to China, but claims he is ‘not looking for’ a meeting with Xi.
Trump’s Stance on China and Trade Negotiations President Trump has indicated that a potential confrontation with China could be on the horizon. However, he has dismissed claims that he is pushing for a summit with Xi Jinping amid ongoing trade negotiations between the two nations. He took to social media, stating, “Fake news reports that […]