President Donald Trump has signed the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act, which is aimed at ensuring that Hong Kong has sufficient autonomy from China by tying the city’s liberty to trading terms with the United States.
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China Complains to WTO Over Trump Administration’s Tariffs
China filed a complaint to the World Trade Organization (WTO) over the tariffs set in place by President Donald Trump’s administration.
The 15% tariffs went into effect on Sunday. It covers items like tools, apparel, some shoes, and a few electronics. The overall value of the goods adds up to...
Media Deliberately Distorted Trump’s Joke About Being the ‘Chosen One’
The humorless #Resistance media has again jumped the shark with their latest bizarre insistence on taking seriously a joke President Trump made about being “the Chosen One” on trade with China. This episode is right up there with
China Retaliates With Tariffs on $75 Billions of More U.S. Goods
China has decided to implement tariffs on $75 billion worth of U.S. goods as the U.S. plans to impose tariffs on $300 billion worth of Chinese products.
These additional tariffs will cover almost all of the remaining U.S. products imported to China.
Was Greenland “for sale” when the Chinese were shopping in 2017?
Professor Jacobson reported that President Donald Trump postponed a meeting with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen after her refusal to discuss selling Greenland.
Trump Delays Chinese Tariffs on Laptops, Smartphones, and Toys
President Donald Trump’s administration decided to delay tariffs on big items such as laptops, smartphones, and toys made in China until December 15. From The Wall Street Journal:
Trade talks appeared in jeopardy after the Trump administration threatened on Aug. 1 to extend tariffs of 10% to $300 billion in Chinese imports...
Hundreds of Hong Kong protesters stage peaceful sit-in at city’s international airport
The pro-democracy movement in Hong Kong continues for the 10th week, this weekend’s event featuring a peaceful sit-in at the city’s international airport.
U.S. ‘Attacking China’s Core Economic Interests,’ State Media Says
The United States was “attacking China’s core economic interests,” Chinese state media said. By making a number of “arrogant demands,” Washington was “trying to invade China’s economic sovereignty and force China to damage its core interests,” Chinese state news agency Xinhua said Saturday. The comments came amid U.S. demands to restrict...
Kudlow Admits Trump’s Tariffs Will Hurt Both Sides as China Slaps Tariffs on U.S. Goods
Tariffs suck. They do not work and will only cause harm for the manufacturer and consumer.
President Donald Trump’s economic adviser Larry Kudlow broke from his boss on Sunday when he agreed that tariffs would hurt both the US and China after Trump increased tariffs.
To make matters worse, China imposed tariffs on...
China offers to go on $1Trillion “shopping spree” to reduce U.S. trade deficit
In the midst of the clash between President Trump and Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Buzzfeed rumors, trade talks between the U.S. and China have been chugging along, with an aim to reach an agreement to end the tariff dispute before the 90-day truce agreed to by President Trump and China’s Xi...
China Agrees To Label Fentanyl A Controlled Substance
During talks with President Trump on Saturday, China reportedly agreed to label the synthetic opioid fentanyl a controlled substance. The White House is calling this move a “wonderful humanitarian gesture.”
The National Institute on Drug Abuse reported...
U. S. Agrees To Suspend Tariff Increase While Trade Talks Continue
In a meeting between President Trump and China’s Xi Jinping, Trump agreed to delay the increase in tariffs scheduled for January 1, 2019 while trade talks continue.
The tariffs in question were set to jump from 10% to 25%, but this increase will not take place while the two countries engage in...
German Think Tank: Trump Winning in Trade War with China
Contrary to the mainstream media reporting, President Donald Trump may be winning the trade war with China, according to a leading European think tank.
The tariffs placed by the Trump administration could narrow the U.S. trade deficit with China by 17 percent, a recent paper published by Munich-based EocnPol Europe projects.
“The US import...
Top Chinese Bank to Halt Iranian Payments Ahead of US Deadline
A leading Chinese bank, which acted as the main conduit for payments to Iran, is halting financial transactions with the Islamic Republic, Reuters news agency reports. The state-owned Bank of Kunlun’s decision was made “under pressure” of impending U.S. sanctions due to take effect early November, news reports disclose.
The halting of transactions spells...
China Fire Backs With New Tariffs on U.S. Goods Worth $60 Billion
On Monday evening, President Donald Trump announced new tariffs on Chinese goods worth $200 billion and threatened to add more if the Chinese do not change their trading practices.
Well, that did not work because China answered with new tariffs on U.S. goods worth $60 billion.
US Targets Chinese, Russian Firms for Breaking North Korea Sanctions
The United States has imposed sanctions on Chinese and Russian companies for violating the trade restrictions on North Korea. The move highlights President Donald Trump’s strategy to keep tightening the screws on Pyongyang over its nuclear program.
The Treasury Department blacklisted a Russian port agency and two Chinese firms on Wednesday for aiding North...
‘India Should Rethink Relationship with Iran,’ Nikki Haley Tells Modi Government
On a brief visit to New Delhi, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley told India to rethink its relationship with Iran. “I think as a friend, India should also decide if this is a country they want to continue doing business with,” Ambassador Haley
