Donald Trump blocked over $400m in US military aid to Taiwan, delaying drones and munitions, as he prioritises a trade deal with China, marking a significant shift in Washington’s Taiwan policy.

Trump trying to woo Xi? Trump blocks $400 MILLION in Taiwan military aid as US chases trade deal with China

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced a framework deal with China on TikTok after talks in Madrid. The September 17 shutdown deadline may be extended by 90 days. The deal aims to balance TikTok's Chinese features with U.S. national security concerns, pending approval by Congress.

Trump to extend China tariff deadline by 90 days as US finalises 'framework' TikTok deal? What we know

President Trump signed a last-minute executive order delaying high US tariffs on Chinese goods for 90 days, preventing major increases and easing tensions following trade talks in Stockholm.

US-China tariff deadline pushed: Trump signs last-minute order to extend trade truce with Beijing by 90 days to avoid escalation

Sales were previously halted in April but have resumed. The revenue-sharing requirement is mixed, with concerns over national security. Critics argue it compromises protections for Treasury gains while the US aims to balance tech access and security in ongoing US-China relations.

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US President Donald Trump hinted at possible new tariffs on China over its Russian oil purchases, following a 25 per cent tariff hike on India. He warned of more secondary sanctions, but no final decision has been made yet.

Trump to impose more tariffs? US president WARNS of 'secondary sanctions' after additional 25% duties on India, says THIS about China

This comes as President Trump is accelerating his push for bilateral trade wins,  the US has finalised a deal with Indonesia and Philippines. 

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Despite large economies, vast airspace and modern security challenges, no African nation operates or has ordered a fifth-generation jet.

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A fragile trade truce between the US and China offers temporary relief to carmakers and tech firms amid ongoing delays in rare earth magnet exports, with hundreds of licence applications still stalled and fresh supply risks looming.

China’s rare earths flow again but supply risks remain as US and Beijing strike deal

The deal encompasses China promise to restart shipments of rare earth minerals to the US, essential for numerous sectors. Trump highlighted the advantages of the agreement, but it still requires official authorization from President Xi Jinping. 

US-China trade truce: Trump says deal is ‘done’ as rare earth exports set to resume

The spike is partly due to exporters rushing to ship goods before anticipated tariffs are reintroduced in early July. 

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The US-China trade deal has provided a boost to mobilise American aircraft manufacturer Boeing. The planemaker’s widebody aircraft factory in Everett, Boeing Chief Executive Dennis Muilenburg cautioned that it was “tough to predict” the timing of a potential trade deal between the United States and China. He added, "We are hopeful that if there is a trade solution, it will be beneficial to airplane orders".

Aircraft manufacturer Boeing celebrates US-China trade deal