Tesla halts new orders in China for two US-made imported models

[ad_1] Elon Musk-founded Tesla has discontinued accepting fresh orders for its Model S and Model X vehicles via its Chinese website, as reported by Reuters on Friday, amid escalating trade tensions between the world’s leading economies.Customers can no longer place orders for these imported models through Tesla’s WeChat mini programme account. Both vehicles are manufactured […]

Spain’s prime minister visits China to strengthen ties with Trump’s top tariff target | World News

[ad_1] MADRID: Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez is visiting China on Friday, his third trip to the country in two years as his government seeks to boost investment from the Asian giant amid global economic uncertainty caused by a chaotic US tariff policy. Sanchez met with Chinese President Xi Jinping and was expected to meet […]

China outbuilding America in sky, sea, and space: US commander sounds alarm

[ad_1] Admiral Samuel Paparo, head of the US Indo-Pacific Command, raised alarms on Thursday about China’s intensified military presence around Taiwan, suggesting that recent maneuvers are far more serious than standard drills. “With military pressure against Taiwan increasing by 300%, China’s increasingly aggressive actions near Taiwan are not just exercises, they are rehearsals,” Paparo said […]

US China Tariffs: ‘I’ve heard of worse things’: Trump reacts to China’s ban on Hollywood movies after 145% tariff; ‘Xi’s been a friend of mine’

[ad_1] Trump said Thursday Xi has been a good friend. President Donald Trump again expressed optimism that the tariffs and counter-tariffs between the US and China would ultimately reach a deal. As he addressed a cabinet meeting on Thursday amid the trade war, Trump reiterated that he has a great respect for Chinese President xi […]

US China Tariff: Trump’s ‘deals are my art form’ post from 2014 viral as he pauses tariffs for 90 days, excludes China

[ad_1] ‘Art of the deal’ is also a book by Trump published in 2015. President Donald Trump’s social media post from 2014 went viral as Trump took a U-turn and paused his reciprocal tariffs on all countries for 90 days except China. While this was seen as a climbdown from his stern stance that there […]

How Trump’s tariff expert Peter Navarro made up a fake expert for his book ‘Death by China’ | World News

[ad_1] White House trade adviser Peter Navarro arrives before President Donald Trump speaks during an event to announce new tariffs in the Rose Garden of the White House, Wednesday, April 2, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) In the crowded theatre of Trump-era political performance, few characters are as darkly comedic—or as instructive—as Ron Vara, […]

China to ‘moderately reduce’ number of US film imports: China Film Administration

[ad_1] Beijing: China’s Film Administration said on Thursday it would “moderately reduce” the number of US films it imported into the country, as a standoff between the world’s two largest economies escalates. US President Donald Trump on Wednesday raised tariffs on Chinese goods to 125 percent, while China has imposed retaliatory levies of 84 percent. […]

Tariff standoff intensifies: China rallies allies as Trump’s trade war narrows to US vs Beijing

[ad_1] In a dramatic escalation of the global trade standoff, China is rallying international support in response to US President Donald Trump’s steep new tariffs — but it’s finding limited success as countries weigh economic pragmatism against political allegiance.This week, the White House hiked tariffs on Chinese imports to a staggering 125%, accusing Beijing of […]

‘They were stupid, incompetent’: Amid trade war with China, Trump blames Biden, Obama

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: US President Donald Trump on Thursday launched a scathing attack on his predecessors Joe Biden and Barack Obama, calling them “stupid” and “incompetent” for not taking on China earlier over trade issues.“I happen to pick the Resolute Desk, but I blame the people sitting behind this desk for being stupid and incompetent […]

‘Somebody had to do it’: Donald Trump on raising China tariffs to 125 per cent

[ad_1] WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) defended his decision to raise tariffs on China to 125 per cent, stating, “somebody had to do it.”The President, during his meeting with Roger Penske‘s NASCAR, INDY, and IMSA Champions at the White House, emphasised that no other US leader would have taken such a […]