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China Appoints Li Chenggang as New International Trade Representative

16 Apr 2025

Amid ongoing trade tensions with the United States, Li Chenggang has been appointed as China's new international trade representative and vice minister of commerce. The State Council of China in a statement on Wednesday said, "Li Chenggang has been appointed China international trade representative with the Ministry of Commerce and...

Iran Dismisses US Pressure on Uranium Program, Escalating Nuclear Tensions

16 Apr 2025

Iran has categorically dismissed the latest United States call to end its uranium enrichment program. Just before key high-level negotiations, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi declared enrichment a "non-negotiable" national right. His comments are a clear rebuff to Washington's rising pressure and throw doubt over continuing diplomatic efforts. US had...

US Suspends Nvidia H20 Exports to China Over National Security, AI Fears

16 Apr 2025

The United States has enacted restrictions on the export of Nvidia's H20 chips to China, tightening its control over the trade of advanced AI technology with Beijing as part of Washington's strategy to exert pressure on China amid an ongoing tariff dispute, the Radio Free Asia (RFA) reported. Nvidia, a...

Key Details About USCIS Biometric Rule for Indian Visa Holders in the US

16 Apr 2025

A recent biometric registration regulation by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has created confusion among Indian nationals in the US. But immigration specialists explain that the modification primarily affects unauthorized aliens and not those with genuine visas. "There is much confusion regarding the registration requirements that came...

Trump Raises Tariffs to 245% on China, Escalating Trade War

16 Apr 2025

President Donald Trump signed on April 15 an Executive Order that increased the tariffs on imported Chinese goods to 245%. This dramatic action is in direct response to China's retaliatory measures after the imposition of tariffs on "Liberation Day." More than 75 nations have contacted the US to negotiate new...

Trump to Shut 30 US Embassies and Consulates, Raising China Concerns

16 Apr 2025

The Trump has decided to shut down almost 30 US embassies and consulates across the globe. This across-the-board rollback, prompted by Elon Musk's call for streamlined government, seeks to reduce America's global presence. Critics caution, though, that this move may provide China with the window it requires to increase its...

Republicans Propose 40% Tax Rate for Millionaires to Fund Reforms

16 Apr 2025

Republicans are lobbying for a fresh 40% tax bracket for American millionaires. The proposed legislation is geared toward financing tax reform before central Trump-era reductions lapse in 2025. The move contrasts with the more traditional GOP measures that have previously rejected tax hikes. The quest for the fresh tax bracket...

Trump Offers Cash and Flight Tickets to Immigrants Who Self-Deport

16 Apr 2025

US President Donald Trump last week unveiled a new policy providing money and an airfare ticket to any unauthorized immigrant in the United States who chooses to "self-deport." The surprise initiative represents a break from his previous emphasis on bulk deportations. The proposal does not provide particular details, such as...

South Korea Fights Back on Trump Tariffs in US Trade Talks

16 Apr 2025

South Korea will be having high-stakes trade negotiations with the United States next week. Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok will sit down with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in Washington to delay or mitigate the tough tariffs that President Donald Trump announced. These 25% reciprocal tariffs, although temporarily suspended, still loom...

China’s Canton Fair 2025: Exporters Say US Market Has Gone Silent

15 Apr 2025

The US market has virtually been brought to a standstill for Chinese exporters since President Donald Trump raised tariffs on Chinese products by up to 145%. At China's biggest trade fair, the Canton Fair, companies such as Conmo Electronic have reported that US orders have vanished, putting their existence at...

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