China dismissed the accusations, described itself as a responsible nuclear nation, and blamed the United States for triggering an arms race globally.

US accuses China of secret nuclear testing, urges broader arms treaty including Beijing

United States President Donald Trump says he had an “excellent” phone call with Chinese President Xi Jinping, which covered issues including trade, energy, Taiwan, Iran, and Russia’s war in Ukraine.


US President Praises Relations with China After Phone Call with Xi

Trump confirmed he will visit China later this year and said Xi Jinping will visit Washington towards the end of the year, citing improving ties and improving trade between the two countries.

‘We’re gonna make a trip’: Trump confirms China visit this year, says Xi to visit US ‘end of year’ – Details inside

Global trade is splitting into two sharply different paths. With America's effective tariff rate now above 11 per cent and China’s down to just 1.3 per cent, trade policy is fast becoming a tool of geopolitical influence, not just economics. 


Tariffs Deepen US-China Divide in Global Trade Strategy |

China slammed the US–Taiwan trade deal cutting tariffs on Taiwanese goods and boosting chip investment in America, urging adherence to the one-China principle. Taiwan hailed the pact, vowing to stay a global AI chip leader as the US pushes semiconductor reshoring.

‘Resolutely oppose’: China lashes out after US, Taiwan sign landmark trade deal

Trump says China’s decision on Taiwan is “up to Xi”, insists US action in Venezuela sets no precedent, as Macron warns of a world becoming ungovernable.

Trump says Taiwan decision is 'up to Xi' denies Venezuela action sets precedent

Protectionism seems to spill over into 2026.

The White House has blocked a china-linked acquisition of US Semiconductor assets.

President Donald Trump has ordered Hie-Fo to divest assets it acquired from new jersey-based Emcore, citing national security concerns.

Trump Blocks China-linked Chip Deal

Former president Joe Biden’s administration had restricted the sale of chips to China over national security concerns regarding Beijing’s military applications.

AI chip war U-turn? Trump allows Nvidia H200 sales to China, says Xi Jinping ‘responded positively’

The package aims to compensate farmers for their losses, as they form an important voter base for the US President, following the impact of low crop prices and Trump’s tariff policies.

Trump tariff woes: US President to announce $12 bn relief package for farmers

Trump doubles down on tariffs, plans 155% on Chinese goods starting November 1

The Trump administration took this step to detect AI chips being diverted to destinations that are under US export restrictions. Moreover, it has been applied to only select shipments, according to sources.

US, China still not friends? Trump admin 'secretly' placing trackers in AI chip shipment to catch illegal exports to China

Major EV players, including Tesla and battery supplier Panasonic, had lobbied against the new anti-dumping duties, arguing that US producers are not yet capable of meeting the scale and quality standards required for mass production. 

US slaps 93.5% anti-dumping duty on Chinese graphite imports, escalating EV supply chain pressure

When asked about a string of alleged Chinese misconduct, Trump suggested that the US itself engage in similar behaviour. "You don't think we do that to them? We do, we do a lot of things," he said, without elaborating.

Trump downplays China threat after pathogen smuggling case, says 'That's the way the world works. It's a nasty world'

A US-China trade breakthrough is in sight as Trump confirms a deal on rare earths and student visas, but critical details remain unclear.

US-China trade truce 2.0? Trump says deal is ‘done’ with fixed 55% tariff regime

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick expressed optimism, saying that concerns regarding rare earths “will be resolved.” Although the framework requires approval from leaders in Washington and Beijing, the officials said.

US, China officials agree to ‘framework’ after trade talks in London, say concerns over rare earths ‘will be resolved’

The recent negotiations at the UK’s historic Lancaster House were followed by the trade talks in Geneva last month, after which a temporary agreement to lower tariffs was reached.

US-China trade talks ‘going well’ as Treasury chief Bessent returns to Washington

Trump claims rare earth win amid complex US-China trade chessboard | Will it be the decisive pawn in upcoming London trade talks?

FBI Director Kash Patel has confirmed that two Chinese nationals were arrested in the United States for allegedly trying to smuggle a dangerous pathogen into the country

Two Chinese nationals arrested for smuggling dangerous fungus into US, FBI Director calls it 'agroterrorism'

Trump reignited tensions on May 30 when he took to Truth Social, accusing China of completely breaching the agreement both sides reached in Geneva earlier this year.

'Grossly distorting the facts': China blasts Trump over trade deal accusations, warns of retaliation

China chose not to send its defence minister to the gathering and was instead represented by an academic delegation. Hegseth used the opportunity to position Washington as a reliable partner in the Indo-Pacific.

'Steeped in provocations': US defence chief Pete Hegseth claims China preparing for war in Asia, Beijing calls it ‘instigation’

According to Trump, “Many factories closed and there was, to put it mildly, ‘civil unrest.’ I saw what was happening and didn’t like it, for them, not for us.”

‘So much for Mr Nice Guy’: Trump blasts China for 'violating' trade deal he says saved Beijing 'grave economic danger'

At a press briefing in Beijing on Friday (May 30), Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said China “firmly opposes US arms sales to the Taiwan island."

'First red line must not be crossed': China fumes over reports of US arms sales to Taiwan

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent emphasised that the complexity of the ongoing trade issues will require both leaders to weigh in personally for a resolution.

Trade talks with China stalled, direct involvement of leaders needed, says US Treasury Secretary

Business & Economy: In the first four months of 2025, China’s trade surplus with the EU surged to a record $90 billion, underlining the shift in global trade patterns

US-China trade rift may turn Europe into a dumping ground for Chinese goods

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