G7 Finance Ministers Look to Contain Iran Economic Fallout
Top policymakers were expected to discuss rising energy prices and sanctions policy at a critical summit in Paris this week.
Customs (Tariff)
Xi Pitches His Vision for Avoiding Conflict With the U.S.
Having fought the Trump administration to a draw, China’s Xi Jinping is proposing “constructive strategic stability,” aimed at drawing lines he thinks the U.S. should not cross.
Trump Touts ‘Fantastic Trade Deals’ With China, but Details Are Scarce
The president left Beijing following a summit with China, during which the two countries sought to stabilize their economic and political relations.
What to Watch at Trump and Xi’s U.S.-China Summit
Here’s what to know about the biggest sources of tension in U.S.-China relations before the first summit in Beijing in nine years between the nations’ leaders.
Trump’s Shrinking Ambitions on China
The president came into office planning harsher trade moves on China than on the rest of the world. Here’s why he’s had to scale them back.
China’s Exports and Imports Set Records in April Amid High Energy Costs
The country’s exports surged and its trade surplus with the United States widened ahead of President Trump’s scheduled visit next week to Beijing.
Trump Hosts Brazil’s President Lula at White House After Months of Ups and Downs
President Trump and President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who have had a rocky relationship, met for talks on trade and other issues. But they skipped a planned joint appearance.
Mark Carney Pulls Canada Closer to Europe as Both Struggle With Trump
At a summit of European leaders, the Canadian prime minister was a special guest offering deals and friendship to jittery allies.
The Challenges Facing Canada as It Inches Toward Trade Talks
An international trade economist in Washington warns that negotiations will take place in an “incredibly difficult” environment.
Carney Snaps Back at Trump Officials as Canada and U.S. Squabble Over Trade Deal
Prime Minister Mark Carney shot back at Trump administration officials, saying Canada is not ‘taking instructions from the United States.’