US President Donald Trump expressed optimism about reaching a "fair deal" with China, stating that everything is "active" in negotiations. However, his top officials provided few details on how to de-escalate the trade war. Trump mentioned that lowering tariffs depends on Beijing's actions and that he has a good relationship with Chinese President Xi Jinping, hoping they can reach an agreement.
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/04/24/economy/trump-china-deal-pathway-unclear/US President Donald Trump expressed optimism about a "fair deal" with China, stating that Washington is actively negotiating with Beijing. However, his top officials provided limited information on how to de-escalate the ongoing tariff war between the two countries.
https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/04/24/world/americas-emea/trump-seeks-fair-deal-with-china-but-pathway-unclear/2098167US President Trump has hinted at reducing tariffs on China from 145% to 50-65%, with some goods facing as little as 35% tariffs and strategic goods up to 100%. The White House is considering a tiered system, similar to a proposal by the US House committee last year. Trump stated that final tariffs won't be extremely high, saying "we're going to be very nice" in negotiations with China.
https://www.firstpost.com/world/pressure-on-trump-to-patch-up-with-china-de-escalate-tariff-war-13882759.htmlUS Vice President JD Vance proposed a peace deal where Russia would keep occupied areas of Ukraine, including Crimea, with US President Trump saying it was "very close" to being finalized. However, Ukrainian President Zelensky's refusal to accept US terms has made negotiations more challenging. Trump believes he had an easier time negotiating with Zelensky than expected, but the Ukrainian president's stance is causing tensions. The US has been applying pressure on Ukraine to accept the deal, while Russia has faced no equivalent pressure despite Trump dangling sanctions relief if fighting stops.
https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/how-ukraines-volodymyr-zelensky-responded-to-trumps-demand-of-ceding-crimea-to-russia-8241188US President Donald Trump clashed with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy over Crimea, with Trump insisting it should be considered Russian territory, while Zelenskiy refused to agree. The US proposal included recognizing Crimea as Russian and Ukraine never becoming a NATO member, both of which were rejected by Ukraine. Trump scolded Zelenskiy for being stubborn, saying the US is close to a deal for peace but blaming him for the stalemate. Vice President JD Vance echoed Trump's sentiment, urging Russia and Ukraine to agree to the US proposal or risk walking away from negotiations.
https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/donald-trump-and-ukraines-zelensky-clash-again-as-us-says-crimea-now-russian-territory-8240635Trade tensions between the US and China have escalated under President Trump, with tariffs on Chinese imports increasing by 145% on various products due to perceived unfair practices, including intellectual property theft and subsidies.
https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/trump-seeks-fair-deal-with-china-but-pathway-unclear-208413US President Trump acknowledged that tariffs on China are "very high" but said they will "come down substantially". Chinese President Xi Jinping warned that trade wars harm multilateral trading systems and global economic order. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent described the tariffs as a reciprocal trade embargo, while White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that Washington is doing well in its pursuit of a potential trade deal with China.
https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/will-china-open-door-for-trade-talks-with-us-as-donald-trump-considers-cutting-tariffs-8243663Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov emphasized a possible peaceful resolution to Russia's war during negotiations in London with representatives from Ukraine, the US, UK, France, and Germany. He met with Andriy Yermak, Andriy Sybiha, David Lammy, John Healey, Jonathan Powell, Emmanuel Bonne, Jens Plötner, and U.S. Special Envoy General Keith Kellogg to discuss security, victory strategy, and peace initiatives.
https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-polytics/3985312-umerov-in-london-only-consolidated-position-can-force-russia-to-stop-war.htmlUS Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has described a trade embargo on both China and the US, with China imposing 125% levies on imports from the US in response to the high added rate of 145% on Chinese goods. This move comes after many tariffs had been imposed by former President Trump, affecting steel, aluminum, and automobile imports.
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