China sought to depict a call between Xi Jinping and President Trump as an appeal from one strongman leader to another to run a tight ship and stay on course.
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China Rejects Trump’s Accusation That It Violated Trade Truce
In response to President Trump’s claim, China said the United States was the one introducing a series of “discriminatory restrictive measures.”
Trump Accuses China of Violating Trade Agreement
President Trump said that Beijing was not honoring the terms of a temporary agreement and warned of further confrontation.
G7 Finance Ministers Show Unity in Support of Ukraine Against Russia
Top economic officials avoided a condemnation of U.S. tariffs but committed to trying to reduce “economic policy uncertainty.”
G7 Officials Gather Amid Headwinds From Trump’s Trade War
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will meet his international counterparts at a G7 finance ministers meeting in Canada.
Trump Suggests Openness to Slashing China Tariffs Ahead of Trade Talks
The president said reducing tariffs to 80 percent from the current 145 percent “sounds right,” as U.S. and Chinese negotiators prepare to meet in Switzerland.
Trump Ties Himself to Future of Ukraine With Minerals Deal
The text of the agreement, made public by Ukraine’s government, made no mention of the security guarantees that Kyiv had long sought.
China Rejects Trump Claim of Tariff Talks With Xi
President Trump said that “we’re meeting with China” on tariffs, comments aimed at soothing jittery financial markets. But Chinese officials say no talks have taken place.
Scott Bessent Accuses IMF and World Bank of ‘Mission Creep’
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent argued in a speech that the multilateral economic institutions have veered away from their missions.
Ukraine and U.S. Sign Agreement in Lead-Up to Full Minerals Deal
The signed memorandum of understanding was thin on details, and the White House did not comment. But President Trump has said he expects to sign a minerals deal with Kyiv soon.