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The US is trying to cut off all oil imports from Iran following President Donald Trumps decision in May to pull out of the 2015 multilateral deal. (Photo: File | AP)

'Done Deal': US end India's trade preference

President Donald Trump's administration said in March it was removing India from the Generalized System of Preferences.

31 May 2019 8:27 AM IST

The United States is Canadas top trading partner, taking in 75 percent of its goods exports. (Photo:AP)

Canada takes first step toward ratifying new North American trade deal

The United States struck deals on May 17 to lift tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from Canada and Mexico.

28 May 2019 10:51 AM IST

Trump will become the first foreign leader to greet the new emperor of Japan, Naruhito, when he travels there on May 25 to 28. (Photo:AP)

Trade with Japan not as big a problem for Donald Trump as China

The USD 70 billion Japanese trade surplus with the US is dwarfed by China's USD 379 billion surplus.

25 May 2019 9:28 AM IST

Chinese President Xi Jinping (Photo: AP/File)

China's Xi Jinping warns of difficult times amid trade war with US

The two countries are locked in tit-for-tat tariff increases on each other's imports, after talks broke down to resolve...

23 May 2019 9:02 AM IST

China, throttled by export barriers to the US, might diversify the structure of its exports, using overseas production and export units in countries with trade ties to the US. India could be one such location.

China's tough rhetoric leaves trade talks with US in limbo

CNBC, citing sources, said the trade talks had stalled and the next round of discussions was in flux.

18 May 2019 2:37 PM IST

Mexico subsequently confirmed it had reached a similar agreement with the United States. (Photo:AP)

Trump lifts steel, aluminium tariffs on Mexico, Canada

The statement came moments after Canada released the agreement between Ottawa and Washington in which they agree to...

18 May 2019 2:26 PM IST

Beijing has yet to say whether or how it will retaliate to the latest escalation in trade tensions. (Photo:AP)

China invoke past wars, patriotism as trade war with US intensifies

The United States is not sincere about wanting to resume trade talks with China and has damaged the atmosphere for...

17 May 2019 1:33 PM IST

A few hours later, he asserted that Chinas sudden change in policy was mainly because it thought that leaders from the opposition Democratic party would be able to replace him. (Photo:AP)

China delusional, they want Joe Biden to get elected: Donald Trump

In a series of tweets, Donald Trump indicated toughening of his stand against China.

13 May 2019 8:28 AM IST

Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping agreed on December 1 to a three-month truce in the escalating spat. (Photo: File)

Meeting set for next month on trade between Trump, Xi: White House

In his own comments on Saturday, Trump struck a more belligerent tone, urging China that it would be 'wise for them to...

13 May 2019 8:15 AM IST

Two days of talks ended Friday with no deal. (Photo:AP)

Trade deal now or 'far worse' in 2020: Trump to China

Washington and Beijing are locked in trade battle that has seen mounting tariffs, sparking fears the dispute will damage...

12 May 2019 2:50 PM IST

Only a week earlier, the two had seemed poised to complete a sweeping agreement. (Photo:AP)

'Make or produce in good old USA': Trump shows way to avoid tariffs

Trump had accused Beijing of reneging on its commitments in trade talks and ordered new punitive duties, which took...

12 May 2019 7:46 AM IST

China, throttled by export barriers to the US, might diversify the structure of its exports, using overseas production and export units in countries with trade ties to the US. India could be one such location.

'Negotiations have not broken down': China confident of US trade talks

China's top trade negotiator Liu He said on Friday in Washington that trade talks with the US would continue in Beijing.

11 May 2019 8:59 AM IST