April 20, 2026

us-china trade war

China trade thaw: Beijing pauses rare earth export curbs for 1 year after Xi-Trump talks, signals easing in tariff and tech tensions – The Times of India

China trade thaw: Beijing pauses rare earth export curbs for 1 year after Xi-Trump talks, signals easing in tariff and tech tensions – The Times of India

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China said on Thursday it will suspend for one year certain export restrictions, including those related to rare earth materials, that were announced earlier in October, signalling a temporary easing in trade tensions with the United States, AFP reported.According to Beijing’s commerce ministry, the decision to “suspend the implementation of the relevant export control measures……

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‘India cutting back completely’: Trump reiterates Russian oil claim; hopes for ‘complete deal’ with China – The Times of India

‘India cutting back completely’: Trump reiterates Russian oil claim; hopes for ‘complete deal’ with China – The Times of India

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US President Donald Trump on Saturday reiterated that India is cutting back the Russian oil imports completely, as he announced sanctions targeting Moscow’s oil giants Rosneft and Lukoil. Ahead of his upcoming meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea, Trump expressed hope that the discussions would yield a “complete deal,” Bloomberg reported. The…

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China sends questionnaire to America’s largest chip companies; asks: Tell us names of … – The Times of India

China sends questionnaire to America’s largest chip companies; asks: Tell us names of … – The Times of India

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There seems no letting down in US-China trade war, at least for now. According to a report in Bloomberg, China has asked some US semiconductor companies to submit what is being termed as ‘sensitive information’. The request comes from China’s Trade Remedy and Investigation Bureau under the Ministry of Commerce. The questionnaire seeks details from…

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‘Want to be nice to China’: Trump said amid 155% glooming tariffs; blames previous US presidents for ‘rough’ ties – The Times of India

‘Want to be nice to China’: Trump said amid 155% glooming tariffs; blames previous US presidents for ‘rough’ ties – The Times of India

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Representative Image (AI) Amid an escalating tariff war with Beijing, US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he wants to be “nice” to China but claimed that the country has been “very rough” with the United States over the years because America “never had smart presidents from a business standpoint.”The 79-year-old businessman-turned-president made the remarks…

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Asian equities climb: Investors weigh US-China trade tensions, Fed rate cut expectations; gold rallies – The Times of India

Asian equities climb: Investors weigh US-China trade tensions, Fed rate cut expectations; gold rallies – The Times of India

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Asian markets edged higher on Thursday as investors weighed escalating tensions in the US-China trade war alongside expectations that the Federal Reserve will continue cutting interest rates this year.The region’s gains follow a broadly positive session on Wall Street and mark a second consecutive day of recovery, as traders focused on softer US economic data…

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Rare earth curbs: US calls India key ally in ‘China vs world’ battle; seeks ‘support’ – The Times of India

Rare earth curbs: US calls India key ally in ‘China vs world’ battle; seeks ‘support’ – The Times of India

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The US-China trade war took a sharper turn this week, with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent accusing Chinese President Xi Jinping’s regime of making “provocative,” economic moves after Beijing tightened export controls on rare earth minerals.Speaking to Fox Business on Monday, Bessent said the move was a direct challenge to the global economy, “This is…

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US-China trade war: When Trump’s tariff push met Beijing’s counterpunch; key points explained – The Times of India

US-China trade war: When Trump’s tariff push met Beijing’s counterpunch; key points explained – The Times of India

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The trade tensions between the United States and China have flared up once again, after a brief phase of calm, exposing how deep the divide and mistrust between the two giant economies still run.What began as a simmering disagreement over rare earth exports has now escalated into a full-blown confrontation, with both Washington and Beijing…

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American technology company that faced China’s ‘anger’ hours before Donald Trump said will impose extra 100% tariffs on Chinese imports – The Times of India

American technology company that faced China’s ‘anger’ hours before Donald Trump said will impose extra 100% tariffs on Chinese imports – The Times of India

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Just hours before President Donald Trump said that the United States would impose a new tariff of 100% on imports from China “over and above any Tariff that they are currently paying,” starting on November 1, China had opened an investigation into Qualcomm, one of America’s most important semiconductor companies. China’s State Administration for Market…

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US hits China with 100% tariffs! Will it benefit India? Here’s what experts say – The Times of India

US hits China with 100% tariffs! Will it benefit India? Here’s what experts say – The Times of India

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Indian exporters may benefit from the ongoing tensions between the US and China, using the opportunity to increase their shipments to the American market, according to exports.Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) President SC Ralhan said that the higher tariffs imposed by the US on Chinese goods could shift demand towards India, which exported goods…

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Soybeans are new rare earths: Xi hits Trump where it hurts – US heartland – The Times of India

Soybeans are new rare earths: Xi hits Trump where it hurts – US heartland – The Times of India

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AI image for representation only. TL:DR: Driving the newsChina, once the biggest buyer of American soybeans, hasn’t booked a single purchase from this year’s US harvest – sending prices tumbling and farmers into panic. The abrupt halt mirrors Beijing’s previous use of rare earth exports as leverage in trade wars. Now, it’s soybeans.US President Donald…

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