President Donald Trump sat with South Korean President Moon Jae-in at the White House on Tuesday as he told the press he was not happy with how trade talks with China have gone. “They’re a start,” Trump said of the talks thus far, responding to a question from a reporter. Trump called it a “dereliction of duty” that United States representatives have allowed many countries, China being the “big one,” to take advantage of the U.S. on trade. … [Read more...] about Trump Not Happy with China Trade Talks: ‘They’re a Start’
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Russian Special Envoy Arrives in Iran as U.S. Implements Sanctions
As Putin’s envoy met with the top Iranian official on Monday, U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration reimposed harsh sanctions on Iran’s energy, shipping, and financial industries, marking a return to the policy of maximum pressure against the Shiite Islamic Republic suspended under the 2015 nuclear agreement between Tehran and U.S.-led world powers. … [Read more...] about Russian Special Envoy Arrives in Iran as U.S. Implements Sanctions
Special envoy Elliott Abrams says TPS for Venezuelans is ‘under review’
Alex Daugherty is the Washington correspondent for the Miami Herald, covering South Florida from the nation’s capital. Previously, he worked as the Washington correspondent for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram and for the Herald covering politics in Miami. … [Read more...] about Special envoy Elliott Abrams says TPS for Venezuelans is ‘under review’
Beijing Warns: China-India Ties ‘Cannot Stand’ a Sequel to Doklam Border Standoff
We have seen reports on comments made by the Chinese ambassador in this matter. We have not received any such suggestion from the Chinese government. We consider the statement as the personal opinion of the Ambassador. Matters related to India-Pakistan relations are purely bilateral in nature and have no scope for [an] involvement of any third country. … [Read more...] about Beijing Warns: China-India Ties ‘Cannot Stand’ a Sequel to Doklam Border Standoff
North Korea Makes China the Star of Subdued Independence Day Parade
In July, reports suggested that China had opened a travel agency in Taiwan to help bring tourism into North Korea. Last week, experts noted that reports from the North Korea-China border indicate that merchants are being allowed with almost no restraint to engage in black market trading with North Korea, including trade in banned items such as coal, not just tourism or trade in basic necessary goods. … [Read more...] about North Korea Makes China the Star of Subdued Independence Day Parade
