The agriculture secretary announced a plan to limit Chinese and foreign purchases of farmland as part of its national security strategy.
Category: United States International Relations
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The Businessman Grateful for Trump’s Tariffs
A small company in northern Mexico had faced steep competition from China in making straps, plugs, fasteners, grommets, zip ties and clamps. Now, U.S. tariffs have driven a spike in his business.
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Trump Tells Japan and South Korea Their Tariff Rate: 25%
The tariffs on some of America’s closest allies would go into effect Aug. 1, unless the countries reach some kind of trade agreement with the United States.
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Canada Shipping Natural Gas to Asia as It Looks Beyond the US for Trade
A tanker is headed to South Korea with a first shipment of liquefied natural gas from Canada, which hopes to reduce its export reliance on its neighbor.
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Canada’s Indigenous Groups Demand a Say in Carney’s Race to Build
Prime Minister Mark Carney wants to fast-track nation-building projects to remake Canada’s economy. Indigenous groups want a seat at the table.
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Why China Isn’t Lecturing Trump About His Costly Bill
Beijing has a history of warning Washington about the safety of its Treasury holdings. This time it may have reasons to stay silent, at least publicly.
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Trump Says U.S. Has Reached Trade Deal With Vietnam
The president said he had agreed to initial trade terms with Vietnam, the second country to strike a limited deal after Mr. Trump threatened steep tariffs.
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Trump’s Threat of More Tariffs Slows Trade Deals
As America’s largest trading partners race toward deals, they are increasingly worried about being hit with future tariffs on their critical industries.
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As Trade Deadline Nears, Europe Preps for a Scant Outline of a Deal
President Trump’s administration once promised 90 deals in 90 days. When it comes to the European Union, it may be more of a framework.
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Greenland Gets a Little Easier to Visit as United Starts Nonstop Flights
United Airlines has started a seasonal, nonstop flight from Newark to the capital of the Arctic island that President Trump wants to acquire.
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Trump Administration Signals Trade Talks May Extend Beyond July Deadline
The Treasury secretary said negotiations with some countries might last until Labor Day, signaling that the White House may hold back from imposing tariffs on some trading partners in early July.