At the G20 summit, Mr. Xi needs to be shown as pursuing a bigger agenda who can offset animosities with the United States.
Tag: International Trade and World Market
As Trump and Xi Talk Trade, Huawei Will Loom Large
China is not expected to accept a deal to lift tariffs unless there’s relief for its biggest, most internationally successful tech company.
Trade War Has Damaged U.S. Chip Industry in Ways a Deal May Never Fix
Beyond the current financial hit, American producers fear Chinese companies will strengthen domestic manufacturing and switch to other foreign suppliers they consider more dependable.
U.S. and China Angle for Trade Truce, but Both Insist the Other Will Back Down
As President Trump prepares for a pivotal meeting with President Xi Jinping of China, both countries say they do not need to compromise to bring a bruising trade war to an end.
What Is the G20?
Here is a look at what the Group of 20 is and does, and some of the important things to watch as world leaders gather in Japan over the next two days.
U.S. Versus China: A New Era of Great Power Competition, but Without Boundaries
Under President Trump, national security concerns over China’s rise have bled into trade and economic policy, and some officials see a long ideological struggle unfolding.
U.S. Tech Companies Sidestep a Trump Ban, to Keep Selling to Huawei
Chip makers’ deals underscore how difficult it is to clamp down on companies that the administration considers a national security threat.
The Week in Business: Stocks Hit a Record High, and Facebook Wants to Replace Your Bank
Plus, tensions with Iran reach a boiling point and Trump’s meeting with China’s president.
The Oil Market Shows It Can Take a Punch
The Persian Gulf crisis has not ignited a major price spike, thanks to growing oil production in the U.S. and a slowing in overall demand.
U.K. to Suspend Issuing Arms Licenses to Saudi Arabia
The announcement came after a court ruled that the government acted unlawfully in allowing the sale of weapons to Saudi Arabia.