Xi Woos Latin American Leaders With Promises of Cooperation on Technology

Xi Woos Latin American Leaders With Promises of Cooperation on Technology

China has long tapped Latin America to supply oil, iron ore, soybeans and other commodities, all drivers of growth for many Latin American countries. But also a source of frustration for those that hope to grow their economies and exports with more than mining and farm goods. China’s leader, Xi Jinping, is trying to show … Read more

Trump’s Tariff Fight With China Poses New Threat to US Farmers

Trump’s Tariff Fight With China Poses New Threat to US Farmers

After China unveiled steep retaliatory tariffs on American exports on Wednesday, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent issued a sharp and somewhat surprising response: “So what?” The question underscored the Trump administration’s argument that America has the upper hand in a trade war with China given how reliant its economy is on exports to the United States. … Read more