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Firm Warning to Beijing: President Trump told CBS’s “60 Minutes” that China “knows the consequences” of taking military action against Taiwan, signaling a strong deterrent posture without revealing specifics.
No Taiwan Discussion at Summit: Trump said the topic...
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Fentanyl Flow Halted: China agreed to stop the export of chemicals used to make fentanyl and enforce strict global controls, a move aimed at cutting off a major source of America’s deadly opioid crisis.
Tariffs Trimmed, Agriculture Booms: In...
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Tariffs Trimmed in Exchange for Action: President Trump agreed to reduce tariffs on Chinese imports from 57% to 47% after Beijing pledged to crack down on the flow of fentanyl and resume large-scale U.S. soybean purchases.
Rare Earth Export...
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Strengthening Supply Chains: The U.S. and Australia will jointly invest $8.5 billion to boost mining, refining, and recycling of critical minerals essential for defense, energy, and high-tech manufacturing.
Countering China’s Control: The deal directly challenges China’s dominance in rare...
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Trump Puts Intel on Notice – President Trump called for Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan’s resignation over alleged deep financial and business ties to Chinese companies, including those linked to the Chinese military.
Senate Security Concerns – Sen. Tom Cotton pressed Intel’s...
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Trump Calls Out China and India for Funding PutinPresident Trump is pressuring major Russian oil buyers—China, India, and Turkey—to stop fueling the Kremlin’s war machine by importing discounted crude.
Sanctions Aren’t Enough—Russia Still Cashing InDespite price caps and sanctions,...
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Trump Ends $800 Duty-Free Loophole: An executive order signed by President Trump will end the de minimis exemption for imports under $800, effective August 29. Low-value goods entering the U.S. will now face full customs duties.
Shein and Temu...
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Deadline Pressure: U.S. and Chinese negotiators met for over five hours in Stockholm to avoid an August 12 tariff snapback that could cripple global supply chains.
American Leverage: Trump is demanding fairer trade and market access while China clings to its...
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AI.gov Debuts: Trump’s new site outlines plans to dominate global AI through deregulation, infrastructure, and ethical standards.
Staying Ahead of China: Trump calls AI “the oil of the future” and pledges to block adversaries from exploiting U.S. innovation.
Future Workforce: Presidential AI Challenge...
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Strength in Partnership: Trump hosts President Marcos at the White House to deepen U.S.-Philippines ties amid Indo-Pacific tensions.
Fair Trade First: Trump signals possible 20% tariffs on Filipino goods unless a reciprocal trade deal is reached.
Countering China: Alliance focuses on security...
