China hits back with tariffs on US goods after Trump imposes new levies

China hits back with tariffs on US goods after Trump imposes new levies

China on Tuesday slapped tariffs on U.S. imports in a swift response to new U.S. duties on Chinese goods, renewing a trade war between the world’s top two economies as President Donald Trump sought to punish China for not halting the flow of illicit drugs. Trump’s additional 10% tariff across all Chinese imports into the U.S. came…

Ready for ‘smooth transition’ to Trump, China’s Xi tells Biden

Ready for ‘smooth transition’ to Trump, China’s Xi tells Biden

Chinese President Xi Jinping said Saturday he was ready to work with Donald Trump’s new administration for a “smooth transition” in bilateral ties, as he met outgoing President Joe Biden for the last time. The leaders of the world’s two largest economies met on the sidelines of an Asia-Pacific summit in Lima overshadowed by concerns of…

Taylor Swift returns to UK for first live shows since foiled terror plot

Taylor Swift returns to UK for first live shows since foiled terror plot

Fans of superstar Taylor Swift have been coming together to support those who had tickets for the cancelled sell-out shows in Austria – with many offering up their own for the Wembley gigs in London. Taylor Swift returns to Wembley this evening for her first live performance since shows in Austria were called off, after…