Washington: The United States and China have officially kicked off a trade dispute that could either be a short-lived skirmish or a prolonged and painful trade war. The conflict began when the US imposed a 10% tariff on all Chinese goods, prompting China to retaliate with tariffs ranging from 10% to 15% on certain US…
President Donald Trump will implement tariffs Saturday on the three largest US trading partners — Canada, Mexico and China — saying there was nothing they could do to forestall him while vowing further levies on various industries. Trump has reiterated his plans for 25 percent tariffs on imports from neighboring Canada and Mexico, saying they…
New Delhi: India’s diplomacy stands out globally for its ability to balance ties between adversaries. The latest example of this is happening this week. As foreign minister S Jaishankar touches down in New Delhi after a five-day visit to the US for Donald Trump’s inauguration, foreign secretary Vikram Misri heads to China to foster ties…