U.S. Agriculture: No need for more farm aid
AUSTIN, Texas – With China poised to increase purchases of U.S. agricultural goods this year as part of a Phase 1 China trade deal, the U.S. Agriculture Secretary said on Monday there is no need for a third year of … Continue reading U.S. Agriculture: No need for more farm aid
China: Bilateral relationship with U.S. under pressure
Beijing – China said Friday its relationship with the United States had experienced serious difficulties, but they should work in accordance with the consensus reached by the two countries’ leaders to push forward a stable bilateral relationship. Chinese Vice Foreign … Continue reading China: Bilateral relationship with U.S. under pressure
Global investors undeterred by trade war
Shanghai/Hong Kong – Trade wars and softer growth are unlikely to dissuade global investors from diving into the world’s second-largest economy as they seek better returns, participants in the Reuters Global Investment Outlook 2020 Summit said this week. Although economic … Continue reading Global investors undeterred by trade war
Thailand: Trump snubs meeting with ASEAN leaders
Bangkok – US President Donald Trump is skipping a summit with leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) for the second year in a row, even as the regional grouping grapples with new economic and security challenges including China’s assertiveness in … Continue reading Thailand: Trump snubs meeting with ASEAN leaders
U.S. suspends first phase of China Tariff hike
Washington – U.S. President Donald Trump outlined the first phase of a deal to end a trade war with China and suspended a threatened tariff hike, but officials on both sides said much more work needed to be done before … Continue reading U.S. suspends first phase of China Tariff hike