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.
Category: United States International Relations
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Eric Trump, Who Runs the Family Business, Hops Along on the Plane to China
The New York Times – Business:The president’s middle son is said to be joining his father in a “personal capacity” rather than to make business deals.
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Why the Bombing of Iran Tied the U.S. More Closely to China
The New York Times – Business:As the U.S. tries to rebuild its weapons stockpiles drained in the Iran war, it will need access to rare-earth minerals, an industry China dominates.
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What You Need to Know About the Federal Gas Tax
The New York Times – Business:President Trump said he would like to suspend the 18.4-cent-a-gallon tax, but it’s a move that may save drivers only a few dollars a month.
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Here’s How Trump’s Trade War on China Ended Up in a Stalemate
The New York Times – Business:As President Trump prepares to meet with Xi Jinping, a trade war that once threatened to freeze commerce between the two countries has given way to an uneasy truce.
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China Increasingly Views Trump’s America as an Empire in Decline
The New York Times – Business:For decades, many Chinese viewed the United States with a mix of admiration, envy and resentment. President Trump’s volatile second term shattered that image.
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Nations Brace for Long-Term Economic Woes as Trump Calls Iran Truce Plan ‘Garbage’
The New York Times – Business:President Trump said the fragile cease-fire was on “life support,” and India’s leader urged residents to cut back on purchases and travel.
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Trump’s Latest Tariff Setback Looms Over China Talks
The New York Times – Business:For the president, a major legal defeat could undercut his leverage as he prepares to head to Beijing next week for high-stakes trade negotiations.