Trump’s approval ratings experience a small increase following the trade agreement with China and the deal with the UK.
A new national poll released this week shows President Donald Trump’s approval rating for the first time since he took office. According to Reuters/IPSOS, which conducted the survey on May 12-13, Trump’s approval stands at 44%, with 52% disapproval. This reflects a slight rise compared to a national survey from late last month, indicating some […]
How Trump’s Representative in Beijing Changed from Trade Advocate to China Critic
Beijing/Washington: David Perdue, the newly appointed U.S. ambassador to China, has a history rooted in world trade and a close connection to former President Donald Trump. His arrival in Beijing aims to re-establish vital communication channels between Washington and Beijing. Perdue, previously a Republican senator from Georgia, takes over this week from Nicholas Burns, a […]
China Highlights Agricultural Agreement with Saudi Arabia Following Trump’s Visit
On Wednesday, China’s state-run Global Times highlighted President Donald Trump’s mention of more than $4 billion in agricultural contracts signed between China and Saudi Arabia the previous day, marking significant agreements in Riyadh. The newspaper reported that over 70 cooperation agreements have been signed by companies and agencies from both China and Saudi Arabia, covering […]
Those benefiting and those not from Trump’s halt on China tariffs
Earlier this week marked the end of the initial phase of President Trump’s tariffs and trade conflict. The United States announced noteworthy reductions in taxation with China. Both Washington and Beijing agreed to lower their tariffs by 115 percentage points from what they had set at the height of this brief trade war. Going forward, […]
Olympic Skier Born in the U.S. Who Represented Red China Appears on Sports Illustrated Cover
Eileen Gu, a freestyle skier known for her unique nickname during the 2022 Olympics, has recently received another significant recognition by gracing the cover of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit this year. Originally from the US, Gu decided to represent the Chinese Olympic team and made history by becoming the youngest freestyle ski champion at the 2022 […]
Many swing voters back Trump’s tariffs on China, new poll shows.
A recent survey by The Protecting America Initiative (PAI) reveals that voters in 19 key swing districts tend to favor Trump’s tariffs over major retailers, trusting him more to advocate for American workers. These voters often point fingers at business retailers for trade-related issues, suggesting that it’s companies—not consumers—who should bear the costs of price […]
JPMorgan reduces recession prediction following Trump’s agreement with China on tariffs.
Economic Update Following Tariff Adjustments EJ Antoni, a senior fellow at Unleash Prosperity, has provided insights on the new Republican tax bill during a segment on Varney & Co., prompting a discussion about the current state of the US economy. JP Morgan has adjusted its outlook on the likelihood of a recession in the US, […]
China warns UK about conditions of US trade agreement
China has accused the UK of collaborating with the US in a way that enables British companies to sideline Chinese products from their supply chains. The Chinese government has warned the UK about the implications of a recent trade agreement with the US. Last week, the UK-US trade deal was signed, offering some relief from […]
Trump’s trade conflict with China has completely backfired.
This week, Chinese chat groups and microblogging platforms like Weibo and QQ were buzzing, but not with memes or influencer videos. Instead, the conversation revolved around President Trump’s unexpected announcement regarding trade with China. After significantly increasing tariffs to 145 percent and nearly freezing trade, Trump revealed on Monday that he was lowering them to […]
Soybean exports from the US could drop by 20% if a trade agreement with China isn’t reached, AgResource warns.
If unresolved, trade disputes between the US and China could lead to a significant 20% reduction in US soybean exports and a sharp decline in prices for farmers, according to insights from agribusiness consultant Agrace on Wednesday. A recent temporary pause in the US-China trade conflict, announced on Monday, may temporarily boost soybean sales in […]