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Washington ExaminerGermany Advances Legislation to Lower Drug Prices
Germany is preparing new rules that would reduce payments for innovative medicines. The change comes as other European countries have agreed to higher prices in recent trade talks. Officials in the United States have linked the issue to broader trade negotiations with the Europea…
financialpost.comCanada to Sign LNG Supply Deal with Germany from British Columbia Facility
Canada will announce an agreement to export liquefied natural gas from a planned British Columbia terminal to Germany. The deal marks the first long-term LNG supply contract between the two countries.
Washington ExaminerTrump Administration Considers Most Favored Nation Drug Pricing Policy
The proposal would link U.S. prescription drug prices to the lowest prices paid by foreign governments. A patient advocate argues the approach could reduce funding for pharmaceutical research and limit patient access to new medicines.
EuronewsIran Begins Collecting Navigational Fees in Strait of Hormuz
Iran's foreign ministry announced Monday that it will charge fees for navigational and environmental services in the Strait of Hormuz. Five Gulf states have warned shipping companies not to comply with the new requirements.
sbs.com.auKyrgyzstan Suspends 50 Companies Over Russia Sanctions Concerns
Kyrgyzstan's Justice Ministry ordered 50 companies to suspend operations after Western governments flagged them for suspected sanctions evasion. The move follows the European Union's 20th sanctions package, which designated Kyrgyzstan a country of concern.
ecns.cnLawsuit Challenges U.S. Seafood Imports from Eight Countries Over Marine Mammal Protection
Environmental groups filed suit Thursday in the U.S. Court of International Trade against the National Marine Fisheries Service. The complaint alleges the agency has not enforced import rules under the 1972 Marine Mammal Protection Act for seafood from Argentina, Ecuador, India,…
indianexpress.comU.S. and China Issue Differing Readouts After Trump-Xi Summit
A week after President Trump met Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing, the two governments released separate statements describing the agreements reached. The statements differ on several topics including agricultural purchases, tariffs, and rare earth minerals.
Al JazeeraVenezuela to Discuss Oil Sales with India Next Week
Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodriguez is scheduled to visit India to discuss oil sales. The trip follows increased Venezuelan crude shipments to India amid supply disruptions from the Strait of Hormuz.
technode.comChinese EV Makers Acquire Idle Western Plants for Overseas Production
Chinese electric vehicle companies are purchasing unused factory space from Western automakers that are reducing gasoline-car output. The moves allow Chinese firms to build vehicles locally and avoid tariffs.
techcentral.co.zaSouth Africa Green Ammonia Project Selects Danish Firm for $1 Billion Contract
The Coega green ammonia project in South Africa has chosen Denmark's Topsoe to supply technology for a $1 billion deal. The agreement covers engineering and equipment for the facility.
Fox NewsU.S. President Meets Chinese Officials in Beijing
The U.S. president visited Beijing for talks with Chinese officials. The meeting included American business leaders and covered trade and regional issues.
jpost.comU.S. President Meets Chinese Leader in Beijing
The U.S. president met with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing last week. Discussions covered Iran, Taiwan, and the global economy. A full readout of the meeting has not been released.
wwd.comTrump and Xi Discuss Trade and Stability at Beijing Summit
U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in Beijing last week. The two leaders discussed agricultural purchases and broader bilateral relations.
koreaherald.comTrump and Xi Reaffirm Goal of Denuclearizing North Korea
U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping discussed North Korea's nuclear program and other regional issues during meetings in Beijing. The White House released a fact sheet outlining agreements on trade, security, and energy transit.
techcentral.co.zaU.S. Launches AI Export Program to Promote Full-Stack Solutions Abroad
The administration established the AI Export Program through an executive order in 2025. The program seeks to help American companies compete for contracts to build AI systems in foreign markets. It requires industry consortia to offer complete packages including hardware, softwa…
CoinDeskRussia-Linked Ruble Stablecoin Seeks Role in Trade Settlement
A7A5, a ruble-pegged stablecoin tied to a sanctioned Russian bank, is positioning itself as a settlement tool for trade with Russia. The token offers faster cross-border payments and yields near 13.5 percent.
cnbc.com**Trump and Xi Reach Boeing, Soybean and Agriculture Purchase Agreements at Beijing Summit**
President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping wrapped up two days of meetings in Beijing on May 15, 2026. The talks produced agreements on Boeing aircraft purchases and agricultural products while Taiwan featured only in private warnings from Xi and ambiguous comments f…
fivebooks.comUS and China Agree to Lower Tariffs on Range of Products
The United States and China reached an agreement to reduce tariffs on certain unspecified products to promote bilateral trade. China's Commerce Ministry confirmed the deal, which includes plans for China to purchase American planes and address concerns over agricultural imports.…
wwd.comTrump Claims Trade Progress With China After Xi Summit, Announces Boeing and Farm Deals
President Trump said this week's meeting in Beijing produced fantastic trade deals including China's commitment to buy at least 200 Boeing aircraft. The White House established new boards to manage economic ties while officials consider lifting tariffs on $30 billion in goods. Tr…
thehindu.comU.S. President Reports Securing Great Deals During China Visit
The sitting U.S. president said great deals were struck during a visit to China and described the trip as a historic moment. The president teased additional announcements ahead, stating that a lot of things have happened. The statements were reported by @FirstSquawk on May 16, 20…
financialpost.comCanada Advances Planning for New Oil Pipeline to Increase Exports to Asia
Ottawa is moving forward with construction of a major oil pipeline that could substantially increase crude exports to Asia. The project forms a central element of Prime Minister Mark Carney's strategy to reduce Canada's economic dependence on the United States. Mark Carney has se…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewTrump Returns from Beijing Summit with China, Trade Details Remain Limited
President Trump concluded a two-day visit to Beijing after meeting Chinese leader Xi Jinping. The U.S. leader described the trip as a success and cited new trade deals, though neither side has released specific terms or major agreements.
forbes.comU.S. CEOs Report Limited Progress From China Visit
A group of prominent American chief executives traveled to China this week but have yet to secure major new business agreements or policy changes. The visit comes amid ongoing tensions in U.S.-China economic relations. Reuters reported that the executives have held meetings with…
BenzingaTrump Holds Beijing Summit With Xi Jinping, Discusses Taiwan Arms Package and Maintains Strategic Ambiguity
President Donald Trump revealed that Xi Jinping directly asked whether the U.S. would defend Taiwan during their Friday summit. Trump responded that only he knows the answer and stated he made no commitment either way, while pausing approval of a $14 billion arms package to Taiwa…
rte.ieStellantis and Dongfeng Sign $1.2 Billion Deal to Produce Peugeot and Jeep Vehicles in China
Stellantis and its longtime Chinese partner Dongfeng have signed a $1.2 billion agreement to manufacture Peugeot- and Jeep-branded vehicles in China. The automakers said the deal hints at future expanded cooperation between the two companies. The announcement comes as Stellantis…
al-monitor.comChina and US Agree to Expand Two-Way Trade With Reciprocal Tariff Cuts
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi said the United States and China have agreed to promote expansion of two-way trade under a framework of reciprocal tariff reductions. The two sides also agreed to set up boards on trade and investment while teams continue working on details of out…
nypost.comUS and China Reach Trade Agreements, Discuss Iran at Beijing Summit
The US president described the bilateral relationship as very strong after meeting his Chinese counterpart on the final day of a summit in Beijing. The two sides announced progress on trade issues and aligned on keeping the Strait of Hormuz open while limiting support for Iran. S…
StatU.S. Officials Press Germany to Raise Drug Prices in Bid to Lower American Costs
U.S. officials told the German ambassador that Germany should pay more for pharmaceuticals as part of a broader effort to reduce prices paid in the United States. The meeting involved the U.S. Trade Representative and a senior health department adviser. Separately, some U.S. biot…
Le MondeCuba Turns to Solar Power and Electric Vehicles as Fuel Shortages Persist
Small businesses and consumers in Cuba are adopting solar energy and electric tricycles amid ongoing fuel shortages. Officials reported that fuel supplies for power generation have been depleted. The government is increasing use of photovoltaic systems with support from China.
France 24Trump Meets Xi Jinping at Beijing Summit
President Donald Trump departed Beijing on May 15, 2026, following two days of meetings and meals with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The leaders described progress in stabilizing bilateral ties even as differences on Taiwan and other issues remain unresolved. Trump said he had no…
thehindu.comChina Agrees to Purchase Up to 750 Boeing Aircraft and GE Engines, Trump Announces
President Trump said China has committed to purchasing 200 Boeing planes and between 400 and 450 GE engines, with a potential follow-on order bringing the total to 750 aircraft if the initial deal performs well. The announcement marks a shift after years in which China had sancti…
citizen.co.zaAfrica's Richest Man Says China Dominates Business Due to Financing Support
The businessman said Western countries often do not provide the long-term financing needed for large industrial projects in Africa. He cited Chinese suppliers' practice of offering equipment on credit backed by export insurance as a key advantage. The comments were made during an…
cnbc.comTrump and Xi Hold Beijing Summit, Agree to Create Trade Board and Discuss Major Investments
President Donald Trump said he struck "fantastic trade deals" after two days of talks with Xi Jinping in Beijing, including an unconfirmed order for 200 Boeing planes. The leaders agreed to create a Board of Trade and Trump invited Xi to the White House in September. Beijing did…
South China Morning PostEight Countries Join Support for Philippines Luzon Economic Corridor
The Luzon Economic Corridor project, initially a trilateral initiative between the United States, Japan and the Philippines, will now include eight additional countries. The expanded group will invest in transport infrastructure, energy, digital connectivity, advanced manufacturi…
SemaforTrump and Xi Agree on Boeing Sales, Energy and Agricultural Purchases at Beijing Summit
President Donald Trump departed China following a summit that produced no substantive breakthroughs despite positive rhetoric from both sides. Beijing announced "common understandings" with Washington while Trump said the two sides "settled a lot of different problems," though ne…
ABC NewsTrump and Xi Meet at Beijing Summit
U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping wrapped up two days of talks in Beijing on May 15, 2026. The leaders discussed trade deals, the war with Iran, reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and tensions over Taiwan. American business leaders accompanied Trump, and o…
thenextweb.comChip Export Controls Not Major Topic in U.S.-China Trade Talks
The U.S. trade representative told Bloomberg News that restrictions on semiconductor exports to China have not been a central subject in recent discussions between the two countries. The comments come amid ongoing trade tensions that have included multiple rounds of negotiations.…
upi.comU.S. Officials Urge Germany to Pay Higher Prices for Pharmaceuticals in Washington Meeting
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and chief health department adviser Chris Klomp told German Ambassador Jens Hanefeld that Germany should pay more for pharmaceuticals. The discussion included possible tariffs under Section 301 as part of a broader Trump administration eff…
dnaindia.comTrump Returns From China Trip With Trade Deals
President Trump concluded a two-day visit to China where he stated the United States secured "fantastic trade deals." More than a dozen American CEOs accompanied him on the trip. The visit concluded as Trump returned to the United States on May 15, 2026.
680news.comUS Official Says Soybeans Situation Resolved, Cooling Hopes for More Chinese Purchases
A senior U.S. official stated that the soybeans situation is resolved, reducing expectations for additional Chinese buying of the crop. The comment came amid ongoing trade discussions between the United States and China. Market participants had anticipated further purchases follo…
Fox NewsTrump Meets Xi Jinping in Beijing Alongside Major U.S. Tech and Finance Executives
President Donald Trump traveled to Beijing and met with Chinese President Xi Jinping, joined by a delegation of top American executives including Elon Musk, Tim Cook and Jensen Huang. Xi told the group that opportunities in China will only open wider and wider. Trump has invited…
Fox NewsTrump and Xi Hold Two Days of Talks in Beijing on Trade, AI and Middle East Issues
U.S. President Donald Trump met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on May 14, 2026, for more than two hours of discussions at the Great Hall of the People followed by a visit to the Temple of Heaven. The two leaders reached agreements on Chinese purchases of U.S. aircraft an…
The BbcTrump and Xi Hold Talks in Beijing With No Trade Deal Reached
U.S. President Donald Trump met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Thursday for more than two hours of talks. The White House described the meeting as highly productive, but no major trade agreement was announced. Both sides agreed to continue an existing trade truce and…
U.S. Commerce Department Imposes 1.6–5% Countervailing Duties on Canadian Fresh Mushrooms After Finding Subsidies
The duties follow a January investigation launched after U.S. growers petitioned over Canadian tax exemptions. Canadian Mushroom Growers' Association executive vice-president Ryan Koeslag called the justification unprecedented and warned of broader risks to agriculture on both si…
Fox NewsTrump and Xi Meet in Beijing to Stabilize Relations After Trade War
President Donald Trump concluded a state visit to Beijing on May 15, 2026, announcing Chinese purchases of U.S. aircraft, oil and agricultural goods after meetings that also addressed the closed Strait of Hormuz and Taiwan. The two leaders toured historic sites, reviewed troops a…
livemint.comXi Jinping Meets U.S. CEOs Traveling With Trump as Both Sides Discuss Trade, Tariffs and Market Access
Chinese President Xi Jinping met with more than a dozen U.S. chief executives traveling with President Trump, pledging greater market access after last year's tariff increases to as much as 125%. The delegation, whose combined net worth approaches $1 trillion, includes Tim Cook,…
pakistantoday.com.pk**Trump and Xi Hold Two-Hour Meeting in Beijing**
Chinese President Xi Jinping hosted U.S. President Donald Trump at a state banquet attended by Tesla CEO Elon Musk, Apple CEO Tim Cook and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang. The leaders described the U.S.-China relationship as the world's most important and discussed the future of Taiwan.…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewBoeing Stock Falls After Announcement of 200 Jet Sales to China
Boeing's stock headed for its steepest one-day decline in six months after an announcement that China would purchase 200 of the company's jets. The figure fell short of investor expectations for more than double that number. A trip intended to support aircraft sales to China resu…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewTrump and Xi Meet in Beijing, Issue Statements on Iran and Taiwan
Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping concluded two hours of talks in Beijing on Thursday, announcing progress toward stabilizing bilateral ties while acknowledging sharp differences over Taiwan, Iran and other issues. Xi warned that Taiwan remains the most important and sensiti…
rte.ieU.S. Begins Issuing Billions in Refunds for Tariffs Struck Down by Supreme Court
Federal payments began flowing on May 12, 2026, to importers hit by tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. Small business owner Sarah Wells received $10,000 that morning. The government has approved nearly 87,000 refund requests totaling more than…
finance.yahoo.comWall Street Opens Higher as Technology Stocks Advance
Major U.S. stock indexes opened higher on Thursday with technology shares leading gains. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose above the 50,000 level during trading. The advance occurred as investors monitored developments around a planned summit between U.S. and Chinese official…
al-monitor.comIran Allows Chinese Ships to Pass Through Strait of Hormuz
Iranian media reported on Thursday that naval forces permitted a group of Chinese ships to transit the Strait of Hormuz after allowing passage since the previous night. Iran has largely blocked shipping through the strait since the start of its war with the U.S. and Israel. The d…
The BbcUS President Met Chinese Leader in Beijing for Trade and Security Talks
The US president received a formal welcome in Beijing including a military honour guard and banquet. The two leaders discussed economic cooperation, the situation involving Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, and Taiwan. No specific agreements were announced after the first day of mee…
FortuneTrump and Xi Discuss Taiwan, Trade and Iran at Beijing Summit
President Trump met with Xi Jinping in Beijing on Thursday. Xi warned that mishandling the Taiwan issue could lead to clashes between the United States and China. The two leaders also addressed trade cooperation, fentanyl precursors, and keeping the Strait of Hormuz open amid the…
koreatimes.co.krSouth Korea's Trade Minister Discusses Steel Safeguards with EU and FTA Resumption with Mexico
Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo met EU and Mexican officials this week to address concerns over new steel tariffs and barriers affecting Korean exports and supply chains. He urged a prudent approach on EU measures set for July while pushing to restart free trade agreement talks with M…
thedrinksbusiness.comWine Importer Receives $110,000 Tariff Refund After Supreme Court Ruling
Victor Schwartz, CEO of VOS Selections, received a $110,000 refund from the U.S. government. The payment follows a Supreme Court decision that invalidated tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. The Treasury Department has begun processing refunds t…
Nbc NewsChinese Electric Vehicles Remain Unavailable in U.S. Market
Chinese brands accounted for about two-thirds of global electric vehicle sales in 2024, according to the International Energy Agency, but none of those sales occurred in the United States. Almost half of cars sold in China last year were electric, compared with about one in 10 in…
Financial TimesXpeng in Talks With Volkswagen About Acquiring European Factory
Chinese electric vehicle maker Xpeng is in discussions with Volkswagen about purchasing one of its factories in Europe. The company is also exploring construction of an entirely new plant on the continent. The moves would mark Xpeng's first manufacturing presence in Europe.
New York PostChina Sends Vice President to Greet President Trump in Beijing
President Trump arrived in Beijing on Wednesday and was greeted by Chinese Vice President Han Zheng along with ambassadors and senior foreign affairs officials. The reception marked an upgrade from Trump's 2017 visit when he was greeted by a lower-ranking official. Trump arrived…
acquirersmultiple.comSunseeker Pleads Guilty to Lacey Act Violations Over Burmese Teak on U.S. Yachts
Sunseeker International Limited and Sunseeker USA Sales Co. Inc. pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court to two counts of violating the Lacey Act by importing yachts built with illegally harvested Burmese teak. The companies will pay a $200,000 fine and adopt a compliance plan that…