With US President Donald Trump sending more tariff letters to trade partners, Beijing has stepped up efforts - like rallying its own trade partners - to collectively push back against Washington's trade protectionism.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday (Jully 11) played down concerns about relations with key US ally Japan, saying there is no "drama or division," despite the Japanese prime minister speaking of the need for Tokyo to wean itself off US dependence.

This article was originally published on May 22, 2025, and revised to reflect developments through June 3, 2025. It does not reflect developments after June 3.  When Indian Prime

US President Donald Trump has confirmed that a sweeping 30% tariff will be imposed on all South African goods entering the United States, effective 1 August 2025.Source: Donald J. Trump/Facebook.The move forms part of Trump’s controversial “Liberation Day” trade package,

The value of apparel imports from China to the U.S. fell in May to its lowest monthly level in 22 years, according to latest trade data, highlighting the impact of steep U.S. tariffs.

When asked to comment on a senior South Korean trade official's remark today that the US had demanded South Korea adopt measures restricting China during trade negotiations, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Friday that China has always supported all parties in properly addressing trade relations and issues through dialogue and consultation.

The fight is rooted in years of political history between President Trump and the last two presidents of Brazil.

Hyderabad: Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has observed that the spirit of Telangana is similar to the ethos of America, due to which the state and the US are special in seeking friendship

China signaled it would approve the export of rare earth minerals in a statement Friday hours after White House officials said that the US and China had signed a trade agreement to work out tensions linked to US access to the key material.