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U.S. and South Korea Seal New Trade Deal

GYEONGJU, South Korea – The United States and South Korea have reached a sweeping trade agreement that will lower tariffs and deepen bilateral investment, officials from both nations confirmed on Wednesday. The accord, announced following nearly two hours of talks between … Continue reading U.S. and South Korea Seal New Trade Deal

Trump and Takaichi Reset U.S.–Japan Alliance

TOKYO – President Donald J. Trump’s visit to Tokyo on October 28 crystallized a reset in U.S.–Japan relations: celebratory optics with Japan’s new prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, and concrete agreements on critical minerals and next-gen nuclear cooperation—even as lingering tariff … Continue reading Trump and Takaichi Reset U.S.–Japan Alliance

U.S. and China Reach Tentative Trade Framework

KUALA LUMPUR/WASHINGTON — The United States and China have agreed on the framework of a potential trade deal that could ease tensions between the world’s two largest economies, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Sunday. The agreement, which will … Continue reading U.S. and China Reach Tentative Trade Framework

Airbus Opens New Jet Assembly Line in China

TIANJIN, China — Airbus has opened a second jet assembly line in China as part of a broad effort to expand global production of its A320neo family, the company’s best-selling single-aisle aircraft. The new facility, located in the coastal city … Continue reading Airbus Opens New Jet Assembly Line in China

China’s Auto Boom Turns Into a Brutal Price War

MUNICH / BEIJING — At the International Motor Show (IAA) in Munich this September, Chinese automakers such as BYD, Xpeng, and Avatr arrived in force, showcasing the rapid rise of China’s electric vehicle industry. Never before had so many carmakers … Continue reading China’s Auto Boom Turns Into a Brutal Price War