President Trump has blamed China for its opioid crisis and imposed sweeping tariffs.
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India looks on nervously as Trump wields tariff threat
Delhi hopes tariff cuts have put it ahead of the game – but will that satisfy Trump, or is trade action still on the table?
Ghana wants more for its cashews, but it’s a tough nut to crack
The African nation exports its cashews in raw form, but processing them would be more lucrative.
Google drops pledge on AI use for weapons
The tech giant has updated the principles governing its development of artificial intelligence.
Billionaire and spiritual leader the Aga Khan dies
The philanthropist and spiritual leader died “peacefully” at the age of 88 in Lisbon, Portugal.
US Postal Service stops accepting parcels from China and Hong Kong
It says the suspension will be in place “until further notice” and did not offer a reason for the decision.
The opening salvos have been fired in Trump’s trade war – what comes next?
Are we seeing the opening moves in a wider trade war, and what are the potential economic consequences?
‘Both sides suffer’ – Shanghai residents on tensions over tariffs
Residents of China’s largest city gave their thoughts on Trump’s tariffs and their nation’s response.
Trump faces moment of reckoning on trade after delaying tariffs
The president will soon have to decide whether to match his trade rhetoric with action or shelve his tariff plans.
Beijing hits back – can China and US avoid trade war escalation?
Beijing’s calculated and selective targeting of US goods may be an opening move ahead of talks.