National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett said Sunday that the Trump administration expects the US Supreme Court to rule in its favor in a case that challenges the legality of President Trump’s tariffs. The court’s decision could not only invalidate most of the tariffs but possibly force the government to issue refunds of up to…
Catch up on some of SCMP’s biggest China stories of the day. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Blackpink for Ayumi? Why China may reward South Korea’s soft stance on Japan row In a bid to overhaul their economic relationship, China and South Korea are reviving long-stalled…
National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett said Sunday that the Trump administration expects the US Supreme Court to rule in its favor in a case that challenges the legality of President Trump’s tariffs. The court’s decision could not only invalidate most of the new tariffs, but possibly force the government to issue refunds of up…
SEEN FROM East Asia, America is a partner with a commitment problem, demanding ever more of Asian allies while promising ever less. That leaves governments in the region wondering how to hedge against their worst fear: Trumpian abandonment. Alas, today’s America is both fickle and jealous. The Telegram was recently in Seoul and heard about…
US President Donald Trump sued the BBC on Monday for defamation over edited clips of a speech that made it appear he directed supporters to storm the US Capitol, opening an international front in his fight against media coverage he deems untrue or unfair. President Donald Trump speaks during a presentation in the Oval Office…
Pope Leo hasn’t been shy about expressing his views on the state of things in the United States. Mondadori Portfolio / Mondadori Portfolio via Getty Images Right off the bat, in his first major interview after he was elected Pope, Leo said he was concerned about “some things going on in the States.” He added,…
The fate of Warner Bros. Discovery could hinge on a frequent subject of President Trump’s ire: CNN. PREMIUM President Trump spoke about the deal during a press conference with technology executives at the White House Wednesday. President Trump told reporters at the White House on Wednesday that the ownership of CNN should change regardless of…
Elise Stefanik may be tanking Mike Johnson’s speakership on her way out the door Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., is likely hoping that this week goes better for him than last week, when one of the senior leaders in his caucus called him a “political novice” and some of the usual suspects among the GOP’s far-right…
How Republicans are coming after Pete HegsethPete Hegseth entered Donald Trump’s second administration as one of its most trusted loyalists — a Fox News star turned defence secretary who promised to bring ideological clarity, forceful military action and a Trump-first worldview to the Pentagon. Ten months later, the Republican establishment that backed him is now…
“Trump is pragmatic, and he sees China rising in hard power and also in soft power. By concentrating on the Americas rather than doing a pivot to Asia and spreading too thin on every front, by retreating while being on good terms with China, the Americans can still maybe maintain their dominance of global affairs…