Brazilian Firms Rally Against New U.S. Steel and Aluminum Tariffs
Brazil’s manufacturers and government push back as new U.S. steel and aluminum tariffs squeeze small and mid-sized companies.
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Deportee Kilmar Abrego Garcia Returns to U.S. Facing Federal Charges
Kilmar Abrego Garcia, deported under the Trump administration crackdown, has returned and now faces federal charges. His case has deepened U.S. political divides ahead of next week’s court hearing.
LA & Shanghai Ports Launch First Trans-Pacific Green Shipping Corridor
LA and Shanghai ports unveil first trans-Pacific green shipping corridor to cut carbon emissions and drive sustainable global trade.
Xi–Trump Call: Beijing’s Roadmap for Responsible Reengagement
President Xi laid out Beijing’s terms for the world’s most consequential bilateral relationship in a call with Trump: mutual respect, discipline and safeguards against strategic missteps.
China, EU Ministers Tackle EV Subsidies and Brandy Probe in Paris Talks
Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao and EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic held candid Paris talks on EV subsidies, brandy anti-dumping and export controls.
Xi-Trump Call Charts Path for Sino-US Cooperation
Xi and Trump held a 90-minute call on June 5, outlining a roadmap for stable China-US ties, trade negotiations, and student exchanges, sparking global optimism.
Global Poll: 93% Back Dialogue to Resolve China-U.S. Trade Rift
Survey of 5,610 global netizens shows 93.3% favor dialogue & cooperation to resolve China-U.S. trade disputes, highlighting the push for mutual respect and win-win outcomes.
Chinese Market Still a Magnet for Global Investors
The Chinese market remains a magnet for foreign investment: trade up 2.4%, ports busier, and new air cargo routes boosting global connectivity.
Wang Yi to Steer FOCAC Follow-up & Launch 4th China-Africa Trade Expo
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi heads to Changsha for the FOCAC followup meeting and the 4th ChinaAfrica Economic and Trade Expo, June 10-12, boosting ties and global trade opportunities.
Brazil and Mexico Face US Tariff Crossfire
Latin American exporters, especially in Brazil and Mexico, are in the crossfire as President Trump doubles steel and aluminum tariffs, shaking up global supply chains.