Opens Door to Lower Tariffs on Some Chinese Goods After Trump-Xi Trade Talks

The U.S. government plans to ask the public which Chinese goods should qualify for lower tariffs, signaling a cautious new phase in Washington’s trade relationship with Beijing. U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said the administration will seek public comment on products that could be eligible for tariff reductions. The move follows recent Trump-Xi talks and […]

The U.S. Oil Era Is Weakening While China Builds the Future of Renewable Power

The global age of American oil dominance is starting to break down, while China is positioning itself as the main winner of the clean-energy era. This energy transition is not only  a climate story, but as a major geopolitical shift. For much of the 20th century, U.S. power was tied to oil, military reach, and […]

New Proposal Would Shut Chinese Carmakers Out of the U.S. Market Entirely

A Republican senator is preparing legislation that would significantly expand the U.S. ban on Chinese automobiles, taking a much harder line than current rules by targeting not just imported vehicles, but also the software, hardware, and business partnerships tied to Chinese carmakers. Senator Bernie Moreno plans to introduce the bill next month, arguing that Washington […]

U.S. Lawmakers Move to Block Federal Use of Chinese-Made Robots Over Security Fears

A new bipartisan bill in Congress would ban the U.S. government from buying or using humanoid robots made by Chinese companies, reflecting growing concern in Washington that advanced robotics could become the next major national security battleground. Republican Senator Tom Cotton and Democratic Senator Chuck Schumer planned to introduce the American Security Robotics Act, a […]

China, inflation could pop Japan PM’s bubble

Charming Donald Trump one week, angering China the next, Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has had a busy start and is riding high in the polls, all on a few hours of sleep a night. But the honeymoon may end soon for the Margaret Thatcher-admiring premier, if the current spat with China escalates further and […]

EU seeks ‘urgent solutions’ with China over chipmaker Nexperia

The EU said Wednesday it is seeking a swift resolution to a Chinese curb on chip exports linked to a row with the Netherlands over chipmaker Nexperia that has alarmed European businesses. The crisis began when Dutch officials invoked a Cold War-era law in late September to effectively take control of Nexperia, a Chinese-owned firm […]

China urges global consensus on balancing AI development, security

China’s Premier Li Qiang warned Saturday that artificial intelligence development must be weighed against the security risks, saying global consensus was urgently needed even as the tech race between Beijing and Washington shows no sign of abating. His remarks came just days after US President Donald Trump unveiled an aggressive low-regulation strategy aimed at cementing […]