U.S. Threatens Steep Tariffs as Trade Talks With Japan Stall
US President Donald Trump has warned Japan that the US will soon raise taxes, called tariffs, on Japanese goods if...
July 2, 2025Section
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China Steps In as Cuba’s Main Backer, Overtaking Russia and Shifting Power Near U.S. Shores
Russia's $1B pledge failed—Cuba's steel plant hit just 4,200 of 62,000 promised tons. See why China is now stepping in...
June 30, 2025
Nuclear Brinkmanship: Iran’s Enrichment Drive and the Growing Divide in U.S. Policy Choices
(Analysis) Iran says it will keep enriching uranium, the material needed for nuclear energy—and possibly weapons
June 30, 2025
China’s Factories Still Struggling: Official Data Shows Only Small Signs of Improvement
China’s government says its factories had a tough June 2025, even though things got a little better than in May
June 30, 2025
China Accelerates Billion-Dollar Race for Brazil’s Strategic Minerals
(Analysis) China has sharply increased its investments in Brazil’s mining sector, targeting minerals vital for modern industry
June 30, 2025
Record Soybean Exports Cement Brazil’s Role in Feeding China
Brazil’s soybean exports to China reached record levels in the first half of 2025, according to official data from Brazil’s...
June 29, 2025
U.S.-China Trade Deal Restores Rare Earth Supply, Keeps Tariffs High
The United States and China have finalized a trade agreement that restores the flow of rare earth minerals from China...
June 27, 2025
China to Become World’s Top Lithium Miner by 2026, Fastmarkets Says
China will overtake Australia as the world’s largest lithium miner by next year, according to a forecast by Fastmarkets.
June 26, 2025
China Faces Test as It Turns to Domestic Spending for Growth
China’s Premier Li Qiang recently announced at the World Economic Forum in Tianjin that the country will shift its focus...
June 25, 2025