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24 results for “u.s.-china trade”
Military / WarThe Veil
Trump's first Iran war escalation post-midterm losses seeks to choke off Tehran’s trade
After midterm losses, Trump expands pressure on Iran, targeting land and Caspian Sea routes Tehran uses to move military supplies.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
Trump’s Next Trade War Could Be With Congress
Lawmakers want to reclaim authority over Trump's unpopular tariffs, raising the prospect of a dispute over who controls U.S. trade policy.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
China Won’t Bail Out Trump’s Lost War
Beijing appears cautious on Iran, but the report documents no refusal to help the US or change in Chinese policy.
- 7 min
- China
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
U.K. PM Andy Burnham open to apologizing for slave trade but rules out financial reparations
Andy Burnham says he is open to a U.K. apology for its role in the slave trade but rules out financial reparations.
- 7 min
- United Kingdom
Military / WarThe Veil
Why is the trade deficit getting bigger?
A Washington event description dated October 9, 2026, says the U.S. trade deficit reached $100 billion in August, with imports exceeding exports.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarBehind The Veil
EU and China strike interim trade deal which could cut Chinese hybrid exports by half, EU trade envoy says
An EU envoy in Beijing says an interim deal could halve Chinese hybrid exports. The accompanying chart symbolically emphasizes the need for clarity on t...
- 8 min
- China
Military / WarThe Veil
What Does China’s New Military Base in Laos Mean?
An October 2026 signal references a purported Chinese military base in Laos, but its existence, location, operator and role remain unverified.
- 7 min
- Laos
Military / WarThe Veil
Iran says it's up to U.S. to end war as China presses for de-escalation
Tehran says Washington holds the key to ending hostilities as China calls for restraint; Houthi strikes on Saudi targets raise regional risk and disrupt...
- 7 min
- Saudi Arabia
Military / WarThe Veil
Trump’s ‘Economic D-Day’ Against Iran Risks U.S. Ties With China
U.S. plans tougher Iran sanctions, including secondary measures, risking strains with Beijing and market volatility across energy and finance.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
U.S. proposes exchanging AI safety alerts with China, Bessent says
U.S. officials propose a U.S.–China AI safety alert mechanism ahead of a Trump–Xi summit, aiming to reduce risk via rapid incident and anomaly sharing.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Expert: Images of damaged U.S. bases in Middle East show Iran "getting help from Russia and China"
CBS obtains images of major damage at U.S. Middle East bases; ex-DoD official says strike patterns suggest Iranian help from Russia, China.
- 7 min
- Middle East
Military / WarThe Veil
Four upgrades could decide whether America's carriers keep their edge over China
White House orders EMALS vs. steam catapult review as four upgrades could shape U.S. carrier readiness, budgets, and timelines after Lincoln deployment.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Oil falls as U.S. crude inventories reportedly rise, traders weigh Saudi pipeline closure
Crude falls after a surprise U.S. inventory build, offsetting supply-risk from a Saudi pipeline closure as markets assess duration and data credibility.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
China dismisses AI slowdown calls and blasts ‘fearmongering’ from U.S. tech leaders
Beijing rebuffs U.S. tech leaders’ appeals to slow AI, calling them strategic fearmongering amid chip curbs and standards battles in Washington and Beij...
- 7 min
- China
Military / WarThe Veil
Oil markets surge as the U.S. and Iran trade new attacks
Benchmark crude rose intraday after new U.S.-Iran exchanges raised Middle East supply and shipping risks, lifting energy and defense stocks.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Canada's retaliatory tariffs worth $27.6 billion take effect as trade rift with U.S. deepens
Ottawa doubles duties to 50% on targeted U.S. steel and aluminum, aiming to protect producers and push Washington toward talks.
- 7 min
- Canada
Military / WarBehind The Veil
Oil prices rise to 6-week high after Iran and U.S. trade blows, Saudi Aramco facilities reportedly hit
Crude jumps on renewed U.S.-Iran hostilities and reported strikes on Saudi Aramco, raising Gulf supply risk and market volatility from Washington.
- 8 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
U.S. and Iran trade more attacks after lull in fighting
Renewed U.S.-Iran strikes around Sept. 2, 2026 raise regional risk as rhetoric escalates and precision operations target proxy and defense assets.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Fears of a Canadian trade war are overblown. So far, it’s more of a skirmish
Analysts say U.S.–Canada friction remains contained, with targeted measures and consultations under USMCA keeping supply chains moving.
- 7 min
- Canada
World TradeThe Veil
What new tariff walls in U.S.-Canada trade war mean for the economy's critical metals
U.S. tariffs on select metals roil markets and supply chains, with Ottawa ready to respond as traders reprice nickel, aluminum, copper risks.
- 8 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
5 political cartoons about the trade war with Canada
Five Canadian cartoons critique Trump-era tariffs, highlighting trade tensions, sector strains, and public sentiment shaping policy narratives.
- 7 min
- Canada
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
How Did Trump’s Trade Fight With Canada Go So Sideways?
Mixed messages and pressure tactics strained U.S.-Canada trade, unsettling supply chains as North Korea diplomacy signaled a stark contrast.
- 7 min
- Canada
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump's oil and gas stock trades continued during Iran war, filings show
Filings reveal Trump’s oil and gas trades persisted amid the Iran war, raising conflict-of-interest questions and calls for oversight.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
As U.S.-Canada trade war escalates, Ontario Premier Doug Ford says Trump is "treating us like we're Communist China"
Amid escalating U.S.-Canada trade tensions, Ford says Trump is treating Canada like “Communist China,” while talks continue on autos and agriculture.
- 7 min
- Canada