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Trump Hails 'Total Reset' In US-China Trade Relations As Talks Continue

US President Donald Trump hailed a "total reset" in US-China trade relations, ahead of a second day of talks Sunday between top officials from Washington and Beijing aimed at de-escalating trade tensions sparked by his aggressive tariff rollout.

International Business Times

Bessent claims high-stakes trade talks with China were ‘productive’ - but doesn’t share any details of new deal

The Trump administration is set to release more details tomorrow

The Independent UK

MI6 set to appoint first female boss

Dame Barbara Woodward’s critics say she was reluctant to criticise Beijing while ambassador between 2015 and 2020

The Independent UK

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US and China tariff talks begin in Geneva with hope of de-escalating trade dispute

Tariff talks begin between US and Chinese officials in Switzerland on Saturday. This follows US President Donald Trump increasing US tariffs on China to a combined 145%, and China retaliating by hitting America with a 125% levy last month.

Euronews

China has a big red button that hurts Elon Musk. But will they press it?

Tesla’s dependence on its Shanghai ‘gigafactory’ gives Chinese officials enormous leverage over one of Donald Trump’s key backers — which could prove an asset in the trade war, writes Io Dodds

The Independent UK

Myammar's military government chief has first meeting with China's leader since taking power in 2021

The chief of Myanmar's military government, Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing, has for the first time since seizing power four years ago met with President Xi Jinping of China, a top ally of his military government

The Independent UK

TikTok's sketchy trade war fix

Chinese manufacturers are urging Americans to buy their favorite luxury brands directly from them

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China's Consumption Slide Deepens As Tariff War Bites

China said Saturday that consumer prices slumped in April for the third straight month, reflecting persistent challenges as leaders attempt to revive an economy stymied by sluggish spending and a fierce trade war with Washington.

International Business Times

Whiplash reversals mean Trump’s erratic trade policy is as clear as mud

The specifics of the administration’s economic masterplan – from strollers to movies to China – change by the day

The Guardian - US

The threat to kick China out of U.S. exchanges is growing, and Hong Kong stands to benefit

Delisting worries have grown since late February, when President Donald Trump revived the threat of kicking Chinese companies off U.S. exchanges.

Fortune

Who is Gen Asim Munir, the army chief leading Pakistan’s military amid India crisis?

Military chief once fell foul of Imran Khan, but since taking the top spot has been quietly amassing power over the government and supreme court

The Guardian - UK

Stocks Close Slightly Lower Ahead of US-China Trade Talks

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Friday closed down -0.07%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.29%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.01%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM25 ) are down -0.07%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Barchart

Stock markets stagnate as investors wait for results of China trade talks

“Many Trade Deals in the hopper, all good (GREAT!) ones!,” President Donald Trump posted Friday on his social media app Truth Social.

Fortune

Switzerland's president hopes 'Holy Spirit' will guide US-China tariff talks in Geneva

The Swiss government said its talks with Bessent and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer were “convivial and constructive” and were aimed to lay out the guidelines for a deal on the issue of customs duties to be discussed again in coming weeks.

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Barchart

Dollar Edges Lowers Before US-China Trade Talks

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Friday fell from a 4-week high and finished down by -0.29%. Long liquidation pressures weighed on the dollar ahead of this weekend's US-China trade talks in Switzerland. Losses in the dollar accelerated Friday after New York Fed President Williams said he expects economic growth in...

Barchart

Crude Rallies on US-China Trade Talk Optimism

June WTI crude oil (CLM25 ) Friday closed up +1.11 (+1.85%), and June RBOB gasoline (RBM25 ) closed up +0.0230 (+1.10%). Crude oil and gasoline prices on Friday rallied to 1-1/2 week highs and settled moderately higher. Friday's weaker dollar was bullish for energy prices. Also, optimism about this weekend's...

Fortune

U.S.-China trade talks will shed light on the end goal for tariffs

The world’s two largest economies will hold official trade talks this weekend.

Al Jazeera

‘I don’t have the cash to pay for these tariffs’: US small biz suffers

US small businesses are being financially stressed by Trump’s tariffs amidst already slim margins.

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Fortune

Trump calls emptying U.S. ports a 'good thing' despite supply-chain panic because 'that means we lose less money'

The president has repeatedly claimed the U.S. has a $1 trillion trade deficit with China, though economists argue a trade deficit isn’t inherently negative.

Barchart

Unusual Options Activity: 3 Long Straddles to Play From Thursday’s Top 100

There were 1,291 unusually active options in Thursday trading. The top 100’s Vol/OI ratios ranged from a high of 294.34 to a low of 10.60. Three of the top 10o are possible long straddles.

The Independent UK

How Trump’s trade war threw his and America’s toys out the pram

Parents have reacted with anger at his latest remarks

InsideEVs

Why Western Automakers Desperately Need Help From China

This is not your father's Audi.

Tom’s Hardware

China's premier chipmaker SMIC faces chip yield woes as equipment maintenance and validation efforts stall

SMIC has begun to feel the effects of U.S. export controls on chipmaking tools, as disruptions from issues with maintenance and equipment installation led to yield losses and output shortfalls that will reduce its Q2 revenue by up to 6%.

Fortune

Texas bill would prevent Chinese citizens from owning real estate there

Bill targets people from China, Iran, North Korea and Russia.

Barchart

Crude Climbs on Dollar Weakness and US-China Trade Talk Optimism

June WTI crude oil (CLM25 ) today is up +0.70 (+1.17%), and June RBOB gasoline (RBM25 ) is up +0.0131 (+0.63%). Crude oil and gasoline prices today added to Thursday's sharp gains and climbed to 1-1/2 week highs. Today's dollar weakness is bullish for energy prices. Also, optimism about this...

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