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Bessent to Meet Chinese Officials in Spain to Discuss Trade

Bessent will discuss tariffs and national security issues related to the ownership of social media platform TikTok.

September 12, 2025
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End of De Minimis Rule Aug. 29 to Hit Shoppers, Businesses

Having to pay import taxes on small parcels from other countries likely will be a big change for some small businesses and online shoppers.

August 26, 2025
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Leaders of Canada, Mexico to Meet Amid Strained US Ties

Canadian PM Mark Carney is expected to meet with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum to discuss reinforcing supply chains and key infrastructure to grow bilateral trade.

August 15, 2025
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Carney Considers Select Rollback of Canada Counter-Tariffs

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said he wants to maximize the impacts of retaliatory tariffs on the U.S. but minimize the pain for Canadian businesses.

August 6, 2025
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Greer Says Possible Tariff Court Loss Won鈥檛 Impact Plans

A top administration official signaled confidence that President Donald Trump鈥檚 trade plans will survive even if the sweeping global tariffs are ultimately deemed illegal.

August 1, 2025
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US, China Start Talks in Sweden on Trade Truce Extension

Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng and U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent are leading the delegations through July 29 in Stockholm 鈥 their third meeting in less than three months.

July 28, 2025
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EU Sees Progress Toward US Trade Deal With 15% Tariffs

Member states could be ready to accept a 15% tariff and EU officials are pushing to have that cover sectors including cars.

July 23, 2025
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Trump Floats China Trip as Trade Tensions Ease

President Donald Trump said a trip to China might be 鈥渘ot too distant,鈥 raising prospects that the leaders of the world鈥檚 two largest economies may meet soon to help reset relations.

July 23, 2025
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Treasury Head to Attend US-China Trade Talks in Stockholm

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he will meet his Chinese counterparts in Stockholm next week for their third round of trade talks.

July 22, 2025
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China Pledges Crackdown on Illicit Exports of Rare Earths

China鈥檚 state security agency says it is cracking down on alleged smuggling of rare earth minerals that it says threaten national security.

July 18, 2025