Qatar re-evaluates key mediator role in Middle East conflict on concerns of ‘political exploitation’
Qatar is reconsidering its role as cease-fire broker between Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas, the Gulf state’s prime minister…
Biden’s China tariff threats are more bark than bite, economists say
The Biden administration this week sent several signals of a toughening U.S. economic strategy against China. On Wednesday, President Joe…
WTO forecasts rebound in global trade but keeps geopolitical risks in focus
The World Trade Organization on Wednesday said that it expects global trade to rebound gradually this year, before rising further…
EU’s von der Leyen echoes Yellen’s calls for tough stance on Chinese overcapacity
European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday said that Europe must talk tough with China on its perceived…
U.S. and China to hold talks on ‘balanced growth’ amid overcapacity concerns, Yellen says
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Saturday that she and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng agreed to launch exchanges on “balanced” economic…
Free trade flaws fueled Trump’s rise in 2016 — and the problems remain, top economist says
Decades of trade deficits and a strong dollar created too many “losers” in the U.S. economy who turned to Donald…
New Zealand accuses China-backed hackers of cyberattacks on parliament
New Zealand has accused China of “malicious cyber activity” linked to Chinese state actors, who targeted its parliament in 2021.…
Foremost Group CEO Angela Chao was intoxicated during fatal car accident in Texas pond: police
Foremost Group CEO Angela Chao was intoxicated last month when she accidentally drove her Tesla X SUV in reverse over…
Trump pledges to get tough with tariffs again if elected
Proclaiming that “I’m a big believer in tariffs,” former President Donald Trump on Monday indicated he’s likely to reinstitute duties…
Hike tariffs on Chinese EVs, Senate Democrats urge Biden administration
Three Senate Democrats from auto manufacturing states on Thursday urged the Biden administration to hike import tariffs on Chinese electric…
