US senators – Charm

The US Senate advanced a Russia sanctions bill last month. If enacted in its current form, the bill could significantly impact countries that continue importing Russian energy. (Bloomberg)

‘America shooting itself in the foot’: US Senators Wyden, Paul oppose 100% tariffs on India, China

1 month ago04 mins

US Senators Rob Wyden and Rand Paul opposed proposed 100% tariffs on India and China during a Senate debate on a Russia sanctions bill, warning that the measure could hurt American interests and strain ties with key partners. The US Senate advanced a Russia sanctions bill last month. If enacted in its current form, the…

Beijing slams US senators for ‘malicious’ bill targeting Hong Kong trade offices

8 months ago02 mins

Beijing’s foreign affairs arm in Hong Kong has “strongly condemned” a group of US senators for pushing what it calls “malicious legislation” that seeks to strip the city’s trade offices in the United States of their special privileges and potentially force their closure. A spokesman for the Commissioner’s Office of the Foreign Ministry in Hong…