Trump signs defence bill restricting investment in Chinese tech, military firms

    Trump sets 180-day deadline to counter China’s control of critical minerals

    US President Donald Trump has put allies and trade partners on notice, invoking national security powers to ease China’s chokehold on critical minerals, warning global suppliers to negotiate agreements to secure reliable, diversified supplies for the US or face new trade barriers, including tariffs. In a proclamation signed on Wednesday, the “America first” president declared…

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    Can Chinese investment still find a home in America?

    Can Chinese investment still find a home in America?

    Long-simmering debates in Washington about the benefits of increased investment from China were revived in recent weeks after Beijing reportedly pushed US President Donald Trump’s administration to roll back national security restrictions on Chinese deals in the US. But despite signs of high-level political warming to the idea, analysts say the path forward for Chinese…

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    US-China breakthrough? Bessent confirms ‘substantial’ trade framework ahead of Trump-Xi meeting - The Economic Times Video

    US-China breakthrough? Bessent confirms ‘substantial’ trade framework ahead of Trump-Xi meeting – The Economic Times Video

    Top Chinese and U.S. economic officials agreed on the framework for a trade agreement on Sunday (October 26) as U.S. President Donald Trump said he was confident of hashing out a deal with Chinese President Xi Jinping when they meet in the coming days. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer met…

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