China has issued a travel warning against Japan and escalated diplomatic pressure after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said a Chinese attack on Taiwan could trigger a Japanese military response. The standoff has triggered one of the most serious China–Japan confrontations in years.
U.S. President Donald Trump has reignited global trade tensions, warning China of potential 155% tariffs unless President Xi signs a “fair deal” with Washington. Here’s what Trump said, how Beijing may respond, and why it could reshape global markets.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has revealed that 85 senators are ready to authorize President Donald Trump to impose tariffs of up to 500% on China over its Russian oil imports, signaling a new escalation in U.S.-China trade tensions and rare earth disputes.
The U.S. has condemned China’s new rare earth export curbs as a violation of a recent Geneva deal, warning of “strong actions” and rallying allies for a coordinated global response.
A day after the announcement Global Trade War Intensifies as Trump Slaps Massive Tariffs on China and Allies. President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced a massive tariff on all Chinese imports. He raised duties to 54%, and this escalated trade war between the United States and China to new heights. Multiple trading partners have also been slapped with higher tariffs and this move has been met with concerns from economic analysts worldwide and fierce opposition from Beijing.