In a significant development on June 11, 2025, President Donald Trump declared that the United States and China have reached a comprehensive trade agreement, effectively restoring a truce in the ongoing trade war between the two economic giants. This announcement follows intense negotiations in London, building upon a preliminary framework established in Geneva last month….
Former Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has cautioned that President Donald Trump’s signature dealmaking approach may not effectively influence Chinese President Xi Jinping. Rudd, drawing from his extensive diplomatic experience, emphasized that Trump’s preference for high-stakes, off-the-cuff negotiations could clash with Xi’s methodical and consensus-driven style. He noted that Chinese leaders prioritize stability and face-saving…
U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that its was “extremely hard” to make a deal with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, at a time when the White House has been suggesting the two leaders could talk this week amid rising trade tensions. Scott Bessent, U.S. treasury secretary, said Thursday stateside that trade talks were “a bit stalled,” and…
Trump-Xi Call Fails to Resolve Looming Critical Mineral Shortage A recent phone call between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping aimed to ease trade tensions and address the ongoing critical mineral shortage. While both leaders agreed to resume trade talks, the conversation did not yield concrete solutions to the pressing issue of…
