China, Trump and tariff
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President Donald Trump said he was "not seeking anything" but added that he might visit China "at the invitation of President Xi."
The Trump administration has softened its stance toward China, allowing the sale of AI chips and cancelling meetings with top Taiwanese officials.
U.S. senators from both major parties plan to introduce bills this week targeting China over its treatment of minority groups, dissidents and Taiwan, emphasizing security and human rights as President Donald Trump focuses on trade with Beijing.
South Africa exports mainly raw materials and minerals to China while importing manufactured and capital goods, running a trade deficit of $9.7bn in 2023. Diplomatically, South Africa has moved away from a tradition of non-aligned pragmatism.
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The Commerce secretary suggested on CNBC's "Squawk Box" that President Trump has repeatedly rejected potential deals in pursuit of better terms for the U.S.
The U.S. has paused curbs on tech exports to China to avoid disrupting trade talks with Beijing and support President Donald Trump's efforts to secure a meeting with President Xi Jinping this year, the Financial Times said on Monday.
After previously saying that the US would block exports of key AI chips to China, Donald Trump's administration has backtracked.
President Donald Trump is meeting with United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Turnberry, Scotland, this morning to discuss trade. The U.S. and United Kingdom reached an agreement on tariffs in May. Yesterday, Trump announced a trade deal with the European Union that would set tariffs at 15% for U.S. imports of most European goods.
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday his administration was close to reaching a trade deal with China, but gave no other details.