Trump predicted he would reach a 'fantastic' trade deal with China's President Xi Jinping, despite disputes about tariffs and rare earths.

President Trump’s tariff leverage over China faces new strain as Beijing’s economy posts stronger than expected growth and diversifies exports.

China has reported that its economy expanded at the slowest annual pace in a year in July-September, growing 4.8%, weighed down by trade tensions with the United States and slack domestic demand.

U.S. chemical companies are likely to post another quarter of subdued earnings as tariffs, weak industrial demand and Chinese overcapacity squeeze margins and sentiment across the sector. Major producers including LyondellBasell,

China’s soybean imports hit a record high for the month of September, even as the country avoids US supplies amid a resurgence in trade tensions between the agriculture powerhouses.'

Trade tensions between the US and China have flared up again. TD Epoch's Kevin Hebner explains why this ongoing dispute isn’t just about trade, but a strategic contest.

An interview with a 26-year-old entrepreneur, who has taken seven trips to China to buy handbags, clothes and jewelry. “China is the center of everything,” she said.

President Donald Trump announced he will impose an additional 100% tariff on goods from China, on top of the 30% tariffs already in effect, starting November 1 or sooner. The threat is a massive escalation after months of a trade truce between the two nations.

BANGKOK (AP) — China did not back down Monday in a back-and-forth with the U.S. over trade, calling for U.S. President Donald Trump to withdraw his latest threat of a 100% tariff and other export control measures announced over the weekend.

President Trump announced Friday he will raise tariffs on China in response to a move from Beijing to tighten its control over certain critical minerals and rare earth elements. Trump announced on

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump said his proposed 100% tariff on goods from China would not be sustainable but blamed China for the latest impasse in trade talks that began with Beijing tightening control over its rare earth exports.

The Trump administration is considering broad export controls on China, targeting products made with US software in response to Beijing’s recent rare earth export restrictions.