China Says No Recent Call Between President Xi and President Trump
China’s Foreign Ministry denies any recent phone call between President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump, underscoring stalled talks on tariffs and trade amid scrutiny.
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China pushes back against US reciprocal tariffs tied to the fentanyl issue, deploying swift countermeasures to defend its interests and reshape global trade dynamics.
China Signals Economic Stability Against Global Uncertainty
China’s latest CPC Political Bureau meeting reassures global markets with proactive fiscal and monetary policies, support for businesses and workers, and a roadmap for service-driven growth.
Chinese Embassy Denies Tariff Talks with U.S., Calls for ‘Untie the Knot’
Beijing denies holding tariff negotiations with the U.S., calling the trade dispute a knot to be untied by its instigator.
IMF Downgrades Europe’s Growth Forecast for 2025-26
The IMF has cut Europe’s growth forecast to 0.8% in 2025 and 1.2% in 2026, warning that trade tensions and tighter financial conditions pose risks to the global economy.
Tariff Tensions Send Shockwaves Through Global Economy
Rising U.S. tariffs are driving up costs for manufacturers and retailers, suppressing demand and profits, while countermeasures hit agriculture, threatening jobs and growth.
IMF’s Georgieva: Chinese Mainland Policies Ease Trade Tensions Impact
IMF MD Kristalina Georgieva highlights how policy support from the Chinese mainland is cushioning Asia’s economies against widening trade tensions.
Softwood Lumber Tariffs Stoke Tensions Ahead of Canada’s Election
U.S. tariffs on Canadian softwood lumber—currently at 14.5% with a potential 25% hike—are intensifying pressure on workers and shaping Canada’s federal election.
IMF Cuts 2025 Global Growth Forecast to 2.8% Amid Trade Tensions
The IMF cuts its global growth forecast to 2.8% for 2025, citing rising trade tensions and policy uncertainty as risks to advanced and emerging economies alike.
Unfavorable Views of China Ease Among Americans, Pew Survey Shows
A new Pew survey shows unfavorable views among Americans towards China fell from 81% to 77% in 2025 amid rising trade tensions and tariff hikes.