Trade

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Sunday that President Donald Trump wants to reestablish stronger business ties with China, even as the administration prioritizes rebuilding America’s manufacturing base. His remarks came during an interview on CNN’s “State of the Union,” where he addressed the challenges small businesses face in sourcing American-made goods.

President Donald Trump announced Monday that he may speak with Chinese President Xi Jinping by the end of the week, following a significant breakthrough in trade negotiations between U.S. and Chinese officials over the weekend. The remarks came during a White House event, where Trump signed an executive order before departing for the Middle East.

After two days of high-level negotiations in Geneva, President Donald Trump's top trade officials reported significant progress toward a new U.S.-China trade agreement.

President Donald Trump announced that the United States has reached a trade deal with the United Kingdom.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on May 6 to address escalating tensions over trade and sovereignty.

Global financial leaders are rallying around a new initiative dubbed the "Rio Reset," an economic framework that could significantly weaken the U.S. dollar's global standing.

China’s Ministry of Commerce confirmed Thursday that it continues to maintain working-level communication with U.S. trade officials, but renewed demands for Washington to abandon its current pressure tactics. Spokesperson He Yongqian reiterated Beijing’s position during a press conference, stating that while China remains open to economic and trade consultations, the onus is on the U.S. to undo the damage caused by its unilateral tariff policies.

President Donald Trump met with a Japanese trade delegation in Washington, D.C., on April 16, marking a pivotal moment in escalating trade tensions between the United States and Japan.

Hong Kong has suspended mail services to the United States for any items containing goods, calling U.S. trade policies "unreasonable" and "bullying."

India has officially committed to pursuing trade liberalization with the United States, with high-level talks set to begin this month and continue in person by May. Indian Trade Secretary Sunil Barthwal confirmed the move on Tuesday, marking a key step in negotiations that began during President Donald Trump's 2020 meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.