A new war of words is unfolding between the United States and China as fresh tariffs and sanctions ignite concerns of a full-blown trade confrontation. In an exclusive conversation with ET Now, Shaun Rein, Managing Director of the China Market Research Group, offered a candid and critical view of U.S. policy under Donald Trump, arguing … Read more
U.S. and Chinese officials concluded a first day of talks in Madrid on Sunday on their strained trade ties, a looming divestiture deadline for Chinese short-video app TikTok, amid Washington’s demands that its allies place tariffs on imports from China over its purchases of Russian oil. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told reporters as he … Read more
This report covers the announcement from the White House regarding US President Donald Trump’s health. Following speculation sparked by viral photos showing swollen ankles, White House Press Secretary Carolyn Levy confirmed that the president has been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency. This condition, described as common in individuals over 70, occurs when veins have difficulty … Read more
Eight days after U.S. authorities deported eight migrants to war-torn South Sudan, ending a monthslong legal struggle, their fate remains unclear. The Trump administration, which called the men “the worst of the worst,” says it is no longer responsible for the group. The government of South Sudan said in a statement that the men, all … Read more
A recent poll conducted in 24 countries by the Pew Research Center reveals that Israel is very unpopular in most of these countries. The main exception is India, where just 29% of the respondents had an “unfavourable” view of Israel. A slightly higher proportion (34%) had a favourable view, and the rest had no view. … Read more
Two decades ago, China shocked the United States with its ability to make and ship things fast and inexpensively on a scale never before seen. The resulting surge of exports reshaped America’s economy and its politics. Today, a new China shock is cascading across the globe from Indonesia to Germany to Brazil. As President Donald … Read more
The United States is no longer a top three export market for British manufacturers in the wake of President Donald Trump‘s tariffs, an industry-wide survey revealed Monday. For the first time since 1988, when manufacturers’ organisation Make UK began such a poll, the United States is not “the second most favoured destination for export growth… … Read more
The United States still hopes to hold talks Sunday with Iran, even after Israel launched a massive attack on the Islamic republic, a US official said. “We still intend to have talks Sunday,” the official told AFP on condition of anonymity. The official had no further information on whether Iran had agreed to the talks. … Read more
U.S. State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce speaks at a press briefing on rising tensions between India and Pakistan, in Washington. | Photo Credit: FILE PHOTO The United States has declined to say whether Pakistan gave any assurance of taking action against terrorists operating from its soil during a high-level delegation visit led by former foreign … Read more
Last week, the Internet witnessed the spectacular implosion of one of the most unconventional alliances in modern American politics. What had once been an uneasy partnership between the billionaire CEO of Tesla and X, Elon Musk, and U.S. President Donald Trump, blew into a full-blown public feud. Mr. Musk accused the 78-year-old President of “total … Read more