In a landmark step to strengthen economic and strategic ties, the United States and Japan signed an agreement on Tuesday aimed at “securing and stabilizing” the supply of critical minerals and rare earth elements, as President Donald Trump visited Tokyo during his Asia tour. The deal comes at a pivotal time as China tightens export…
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that Chinese President Xi Jinping could exert significant influence over Russian President Vladimir Putin in efforts to bring an end to the ongoing war in Ukraine. Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump expressed optimism about Beijing’s potential role in shaping Moscow’s decisions, just days before a planned meeting…
President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he has postponed his planned summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Budapest, saying he didn’t want a “wasted meeting” amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The reversal comes just days after Trump publicly stated he would meet Putin “within two weeks” following what he described as a productive…
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump on Friday said he is prepared to help broker a ceasefire agreement between Pakistan and Afghanistan, calling it “an easy one for me to solve.” Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump said his administration has successfully de-escalated multiple global conflicts in recent months, highlighting his mediation efforts in Pakistan-India…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump sought to calm fears of a spiraling trade conflict with China on Sunday, just hours after threatening to impose 100% tariffs on all Chinese imports in retaliation for Beijing’s export restrictions on rare earth minerals. The proposed tariffs would mark a massive escalation — nearly doubling the current average…
