After threatening 100% tariffs on Chinese goods starting 1 November, President Donald Trump confirmed on Thursday that he and President Xi Jinping reached an agreement for lower levies.

China has reported its factory activity contracted for a seventh straight month in October, reflecting pressure from higher U.S. tariffs and sluggish domestic demand

KUALA LUMPUR -Defense Minister Rajnath Singh on October 31 met US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth in Kuala Lumpur, where the two leaders signed a 10-year ‘Framework for the US-India Major Defense Partnership.’ The bilateral engagement was held on the sidelines of the 12th ASEAN Defense Ministers’ Meeting-Plus.

China is suspending its levies on US rare earth minerals for one year. Tariffs have been a major topic in the tech world this year, with the

President Trump has threatened to impose a 10% tariff on Canadian imports following a controversial TV ad featuring Ronald Reagan that aired during the World Series on October 26, 2025. This ad, which criticized Trump’s tariff policies,

The Senate voted 51-47 to block President Trump’s tariffs, seeking to restore Congress’ trade authority. The measure is unlikely to advance in the House.