US-China trade deal marks the biggest de-escalation yet for global markets

US-China trade deal marks the biggest de-escalation yet for global markets

In a breakthrough for global markets, President Donald Trump has secured a far-reaching deal for US-China trade. The agreement with Chinese President Xi Jinping de-escalates tensions between the world’s two largest economies. According to the official White House fact sheet, the agreement includes China’s commitment to suspend new export controls on rare earths and critical…

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'Join hands instead of letting go': Xi Jinping on trade after tariff-slashing deal with Donald Trump

‘Join hands instead of letting go’: Xi Jinping on trade after tariff-slashing deal with Donald Trump

Updated on: Oct 31, 2025 09:09 am IST Chinese President Xi Jinping was speaking at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum on Friday in South Korea’s Gyeongju. Chinese President Xi Jinping called for safeguarding multilateral trade and warned against “breaking supply chains” in his first public address after his meeting with US President Donald Trump,…

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US stock market today futures fall amid tensions: US stock futures today: Dow, S&P, Nasdaq futures drop as US-China trade tensions escalate — Tesla, IBM, American Airlines earnings jolt Wall Street sentiment

US stock market today futures fall amid tensions: US stock futures today: Dow, S&P, Nasdaq futures drop as US-China trade tensions escalate — Tesla, IBM, American Airlines earnings jolt Wall Street sentiment

US stock futures slipped Thursday as trade tensions between Washington and Beijing escalated. Tesla, IBM, and American Airlines shares moved sharply on earnings and guidance. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures slipped 88 points (–0.2%), while S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures traded near the flatline, signaling a cautious Wall Street open. Tesla (TSLA) shares dropped…

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What is precious in Australia that China is hoarding

What is precious in Australia that China is hoarding

Washington is bracing for a pivotal meeting on October 20, as Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese sits down with US President Donald Trump to talk about a topic quietly reshaping global power. Rare earth minerals, often overshadowed by oil, gold or other headline-grabbing commodities, are the backbone of modern technology, from electric vehicles and wind…

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US President Donald Trump speaks to reporters after he landed at West Palm Beach International Airport on October 17, 2025 in West Palm Beach, Florida.

US, China hold ‘frank’ trade talks; in-person meeting next week as Trump calls 100% China tariffs ‘not sustainable’

United States Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that he and Chinese Vice President He Lifeng have conducted “detailed discussions” on US-China trade, according to a Reuters report. Speaking to reporters on October 17, Bessent said, “Vice Premier He Lifeng and I engaged in frank and detailed discussions regarding trade between the United States and China.”…

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500% tariffs on China? Bessent pushes ‘Beijing vs world’ agenda after Trump said US wants to help – US News

Days after US President Donald Trump pushed his double-edge comments about hitting China with additional 100% tariffs, while also wanting to “help” the second-largest economy, Scott Bessent targeted the Asian country once again. Laying out an even more vicious threat of hefty duties, the US Treasury Secretary said on Wednesday (US time) that a significant…

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