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US and China agree to work on extending the tariff pause deadline in trade talks in Stockholm
Beijing's top trade official says China and the United States have agreed to work on extending a deadline for new tariffs on each other after two days of trade talks in Stockholm.
China-US trade talks conclude without deal to prevent tariffs from surging again
Chinese and American trade negotiators concluded their two-day meeting in Stockholm without a clear path forward to avert tariffs from skyrocketing back to ultra-high levels that formed an effective blockade on trade between the world’s two largest economies.
China’s trade deadline ‘under discussion’ after Washington has positive talks with Beijing: US Trade Rep
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer says negotiations with China are progressing positively as both sides work to avoid tariffs snapping back to 84%.
US-China trade deal on the horizon, says Treasury secretary
FOX Business host Maria Bartiromo joins ‘America’s Newsroom’ to discuss Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s remarks suggesting a US-China trade deal could soon be reached.
Bessent Says US Has 'Makings of a Deal' With China
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks during a press conference at government quarters Rosenbad after the trade talks between the U.S. and China concluded, in Stockholm, Sweden, July 29, 2025.
U.S. Treasury’s Bessent Signals Optimism on China Trade Deal Talks
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent expressed optimism on Friday about the progress of trade negotiations with China, hinting that a potential deal could be near. The talks, held in Stockholm this week,

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China's service trade grows 8 pct in first half of 2025
China's service trade maintained steady growth in the first half of this year, with total imports and exports reaching 3.89 ...
China News Live: Hong Kong trade official voices concern over US tariff impact but remains upbeat on a deal
Hong Kong trade official voices concern over US tariff impact but remains upbeat on a deal ...
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China trade fight weakens Matson earnings
The U.S.-flag carrier (NYSE: MATX) reported revenue for the second quarter ended June 30 totaled $830.5 million compared with $847.4 million for the same period in 2024. Net income fell to $94.7 ...
Trump bludgeoned the EU on trade. Good luck doing the same to China
President Donald Trump shakes hands with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, as US Commerce Secretary Howard ...
U.S. and China Meet as Trade Truce Nears Expiration
Top American and Chinese officials are meeting for two days of talks in Stockholm as the Trump administration tries to ...
Brazil set to export more coffee to China amid U.S. trade tensions
China has authorized 183 new Brazilian coffee companies to export to the Chinese market starting July 30, the Chinese embassy ...
New Zealand trade union endorses government’s war agenda
The Public Service Association criticized job cuts in the NZ Defence Force from the standpoint of promoting the government’s ...
Trade News Latest: Switzerland to Pursue U.S. Talks, China Strengthens Brazil Links
Switzerland is pursuing trade talks with the U.S., while China is widening access to its market for Brazilian exports.
China eyes bigger global role for yuan as US dollar stability questioned
China is stepping up efforts to internationalise the yuan, as growing doubts about the US dollar’s stability provide a window ...