US President Trump confirmed that talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping have taken place, despite being cagey about direct communication. The escalation of tariffs between the two countries has unnerved global markets. Trump expressed confidence in making a good deal with China, while Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni visited the White House for talks aimed at ending US tariffs on the European Union.
https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/were-talking-to-china-donald-trump-amid-tariff-war-8207785China strongly opposes tariffs and trade wars, which would harm its national interests and global economic order. Ambassador Xie Feng warned that if other countries impose such measures, China will retaliate with "resolute countermeasures". Despite the tensions, China remains a promising market for foreign investors and a key driver of global growth, according to Xie Feng. The US has imposed tariffs on Chinese goods, which China has matched in kind, while also imposing additional tariffs on US goods related to synthetic drugs.
https://www.fakti.bg/en/world/965449-beijing-will-take-decisive-countermeasures-if-other-countries-declare-tariff-and-trade-wars-against-itIndonesia's Minister of Trade, Hartarto, met with US officials to discuss trade tariffs and negotiate a reduction in tariffs on Indonesian exports to the US. Indonesia offered to increase purchases of US goods such as oil, gas, soybeans, and wheat, and requested lower export tariffs for its top 20 products. The US Ambassador, Greer, responded positively to the offer and assigned USTR Assistant Sarah Ellerman to coordinate technical discussions with Indonesia. Both sides agreed to intensively discuss bilateral cooperation within 60 days, with a concrete step of directly discussing format, mechanism, and schedule of negotiations.
https://en.antaranews.com/news/352237/indonesian-delegation-meets-ustr-for-tariff-negotiation?utm_source=antaranews&utm_medium=desktop&utm_campaign=popular_rightUS President Trump has made progress in tariff talks with Japan, but the country is seeking to roll back tariffs imposed by Trump as part of a trade offensive. FinMin Aurangzeb is currently in the US attending World Bank and IMF Spring 2025 meetings.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1303211-japan-considers-relaxing-car-safety-rule-for-imports-in-us-tariff-talksUS Secretary of State Mike Pence is visiting India, seen as a key diplomatic mission amid the intensifying trade war between Washington and Beijing. The visit coincides with New Delhi's rivalry with Beijing in the region. Pence's talks with Indian leaders aim to review bilateral relations and discuss regional and global developments, potentially leading to a significant trade deal that could strengthen economic ties between the two countries.
https://apnews.com/article/india-us-vance-visit-modi-trade-deal-101ffd4c524469c691fd7d1fd7da2ea0Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of the United Arab Emirates, will visit Pakistan on Sunday for a two-day official trip. During his visit, he will meet with Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar to discuss trade and investment, energy cooperation, regional security, and people-to-people exchanges. Sheikh Abdullah is also scheduled to meet Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to reaffirm their shared vision for regional peace and prosperity. The visit aims to strengthen the longstanding Pakistan-UAE partnership and deepen cooperation in various fields, benefiting both nations.
https://www.brecorder.com/news/40358596/uae-foreign-minister-sheikh-abdullah-bin-zayed-to-visit-pakistan-for-key-talksDonald Trump's protectionist strategy remains intact despite a potential setback, echoing the views of McKinley, as he presses ahead with aggressive tariffs. The outcome of his approach is uncertain, pitting him against economists, bankers, and investors who warn that it will harm global trade, inflation, the US economy, and America's global standing.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1303145-how-mar-a-lago-memberships-explain-trump-s-tariff-obsessionUS President Donald Trump has decided to stop imposing trade tariffs after a conversation with Treasury Secretary Scott Besant and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, who successfully convinced him on the issue of tariffs. However, a significant obstacle was overcome by convincing Trump to pause tariffs for 90 days on 75 countries, including the European Union, following an initial imposition in early April that raised rates to 20-30% for many countries, including close partners.
https://www.fakti.bg/en/world/965468-wall-street-journal-trump-convinced-to-stop-imposing-trade-tariffsSouth Korea is bracing for a potential push by US President Trump in trade negotiations, which may involve tariffs and the Alaska LNG project. The US will be represented by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and assistant USTR Jamieson Greer, while South Korea's delegation will include Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok and Trade Minister Ahn Duk-geun.
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