Amid market gyrations and a growing chorus of critics, a disorganised White House faces a day of swings and bad behaviour.
9 Apr 2025 - 6:40AM videocam
As US president aims at China for responding with tariffs of its own and dismisses global market jitters, some on Wall Street voice concern.
US president says White House ‘has been working very hard on a Deal to SAVE TIKTOK’, and is willing to talk to Beijing about it.
5 Apr 2025 - 8:29AM videocam
‘This is to economics what creationism is to biology,’ says Lawrence Summers, ex-treasury secretary and National Economic Council director.
4 Apr 2025 - 7:58PM videocam
US president’s repeated threat of tariffs has spurred waves of counter threats and fears of a global trade war.
3 Apr 2025 - 9:56AM videocam
White House confirms that the tariffs will be implemented ‘immediately’ to end ‘decades of unfair trade practices’.
2 Apr 2025 - 5:27AM videocam
On Tuesday, ahead of ‘Liberation Day’ tariff announcement, numerous departments are to release reviews supporting US president’s strategy.
1 Apr 2025 - 3:36AM videocam
US President Donald Trump might ignore the law Congress passed and use the app as a bargaining chip in trade talks with Beijing.
1 Apr 2025 - 11:38AM videocam
Influencer is seen praising the people who greeted him enthusiastically, clean streets and internet connectivity on the subway.
1 Apr 2025 - 3:26AM videocam
‘Every point in tariffs is worth more than TikTok,’ Trump tells reporters after Vice-Premier He Lifeng and USTR Jamieson Greer trade ‘serious concerns’.
Senate intelligence committee vice chair says China is ‘luring individuals with national security clearance who’ve been pushed out’.
1 Apr 2025 - 2:40AM videocam
With the US no longer a reliable trade and security partner, regional nations must reduce tensions with China and look to each other on defence.
25 Mar 2025 - 8:58AM videocam
The head of one US industry group warned that the ‘unintended consequences’ of the proposed actions ‘are already beginning to surface’.
25 Mar 2025 - 4:31AM videocam
American president makes clear he does not want ‘potential war’ with Beijing as he touts his ‘great relationship’ with Chinese leader.
Washington urged to adopt a sector-by-sector approach to the region, shaping its choices before Beijing does.
21 Mar 2025 - 5:51AM videocam
What Trump threats against challenging the US dollar’s global primacy could mean for the future of Brics and its member nations.
19 Mar 2025 - 11:18PM videocam
Ukraine ceasefire talks set for Sunday in Jeddah after Trump and Russian president hold lengthy phone call.
US president makes comment as he refers to getting the nation’s capital ready for Chinese leader’s potential trip.
‘Geopolitical calculations are being totally upended,’ Christopher Luxon says, calling Indo-Pacific pacts key to weathering any instability.
18 Mar 2025 - 4:03AM videocam
Nearly 270 American families who had already been in the process hope ‘children may finally be united’ stateside with prospective parents.
16 Mar 2025 - 4:40AM videocam
US leader hopeful of ‘good position’ as his special envoy visits Moscow for ‘serious’ discussions with Kremlin, including Vladimir Putin.
14 Mar 2025 - 3:26AM videocam
Ball in Moscow’s court as joint US-Ukraine statement calls for ‘an immediate, interim 30-day ceasefire, which can be extended by mutual agreement’.
Semiconductor giant’s US$100 billion investment plan in the US has overshadowed a legal drama poised to play out in federal court next month.
8 Mar 2025 - 2:13AM videocam
Two of the men arrested in joint operation with FBI were on active duty while the third is no longer a serving soldier.
Justice Department charges 12 Chinese contract hackers and law enforcement officials in global computer intrusion campaigns.
Republican senators question Elbridge Colby, up for Defence Department’s No 3 post, about his ‘softened’ views on protecting Taipei.
5 Mar 2025 - 6:07AM videocam
But world’s top manufacturer of advanced semiconductors criticised by US president and commerce secretary for taking ‘advantage’ of America.
4 Mar 2025 - 3:58PM videocam
But some Republicans worry about handover to Mauritius, a close China ally, as archipelago includes US-UK military base Diego Garcia.
1 Mar 2025 - 12:30AM videocam
But top American diplomat Marco Rubio suggests Washington is committed to ‘prevent’ such a scenario, prompting concern about mixed messaging.
27 Feb 2025 - 10:38AM videocam
More than 30 individuals, entities and vessels are cited for allegedly helping Tehran fund terrorism through energy sales and transport.