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Trump-Xi Beijing summit tests leverage on trade, Taiwan, Iran - analysis

Temporary deals on tariffs, rare earths, and diplomatic language may give both leaders short-term wins while leaving deeper conflicts untouched.

US President Donald Trump inspects an honour guard during a welcome ceremony with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, May 14, 2026.
US President Donald Trump shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping as they hold a bilateral meeting at Gimhae International Airport, on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, in Busan, South Korea, October 30, 2025.

Chinese exporters say Trump tariffs no longer scare them ahead of Trump's Beijing visit

 Flags of China and U.S. are displayed on a printed circuit board with semiconductor chips, in this illustration picture taken February 17, 2023.

Tariffs on digital displays could help avoid US military dependence on China, policy group says

US President Donald Trump delivers remarks on tariffs in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, DC, US, April 2, 2025.

UK to face 'big tariff' if it doesn't drop tech tax, Trump says


China fordert Korea auf, keine Produkte mit Seltenen Erden an US-Rüstungsfirmen zu exportieren

In den Schreiben hieß es, dass koreanischen Unternehmen Sanktionen drohten, sollten sie gegen die Exportbeschränkungen verstoßen, so der Bericht.

 Die chinesische und die US-amerikanische Flagge sind auf einer Leiterplatte mit Halbleiterchips abgebildet, in dieser illustrierten Aufnahme vom 17. Februar 2023.

Donald Trump’s tariff policy: A method to his madness? - analysis

There is no “method to his madness” because there is no madness. It’s all method.

US President Donald Trump at the White House, April 2025

US and Britain expected to announce tariff deal on Thursday

Trump is expected to announce a trade deal between the two countries on Thursday.

 U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks on tariffs in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 2, 2025.

Trump: Houthis say they don't want to fight anymore, following IAF strikes

The Houthis "don't want to fight, and we will honor that, and we will stop the bombings," Trump said on Tuesday.

 US President Donald Trump in front of a background of newly recruited fighters who joined a Houthi military force intended to be sent to fight in support of the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, march during a parade in Sanaa, Yemen December 2, 2023 (illustrative)

Down the rabbit hole: How extensive will Trump's tariffs be, how will they impact the world?

A third of Israel’s exports go to the US. The Manufacturers Association of Israel says that between 18,000 and 26,000 Israelis could lose their jobs.

 US President Donald Trump gives remarks on tariffs at the White House.

Transparency and trust: Effective messaging to investors in challenging times - opinion

In times of uncertainty and market volatility, investor communication becomes a critical priority.


Nuclear talks may empower, embolden Iran if US isn't careful - opinion

Without these considerations, the US risks unintentionally accelerating a new Cold War in the Middle East.

 FOREIGN MINISTERS from Egypt and Gulf Cooperation Council countries meet in Mecca last month. Arab states, particularly in the Gulf, are recalibrating their positions toward the US-Iran nuclear talks because they fear being left behind by the US and outmaneuvered by Israel, says the writer.

Tariffs rattle gulf markets, but some economists see a silver lining

Analysts indicate that low US tariffs for Gulf countries may attract international companies, but others caution that global tariffs could threaten vital oil income and raise consumer goods costs.

 Family group photos of all the participating members during the Member States of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the Association of Southeast Asia Nations (ASEAN) Summit (ASEAN-GCC Summit) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia October 20, 2023

Letters to the Editor April 23, 2025: A fact-based rebuttal

Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.

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China asks Korea not to export products using rare earths to US defense firms

The letters said Korean companies could face sanctions if they violate the export restrictions, the report said.

 Flags of China and U.S. are displayed on a printed circuit board with semiconductor chips, in this illustration picture taken February 17, 2023.