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Trump welcomes Xi with fanfare but no breakthroughs

Trump welcomes Xi with fanfare but no breakthroughs

China is committed to achieving a "great national rejuvenation", ‌President Xi Jinping has told a state dinner at the White House.

Xi arrives in Washington to rare Trump airport welcome

Xi arrives in Washington to rare Trump airport welcome

Xi arrives in Washington to rare Trump airport welcome

Xi arrives in Washington to rare Trump airport welcome

Donald Trump has welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping to Washington for a three-day visit where tensions over trade, technology and Tehran will play out.

China hopes to soon agree on tariff reductions with US

China hopes to soon agree on tariff reductions with US

China hopes to soon agree on tariff reductions with US

China hopes to soon agree on tariff reductions with US

A Chinese government official says a deal with the United States to lower import taxes could soon be agreed.

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Canada 'one the worst countries' to deal with': Trump

Canada 'one the worst countries' to deal with': Trump

Donald Trump has maintained his firm stance amid the ongoing US-Canada trade war, saying Canada is one of “the worst countries” in the world to deal with.

Canada hits back at US as tariff feud explodes

Canada hits back at US as tariff feud explodes

After days of intense negotiations, the US and Canada have failed to reach a trade deal, worsening an already delicate relationship between the two nations.

'Ludicrous' US levy slammed for free-trade deal breach

'Ludicrous' US levy slammed for free-trade deal breach

Australian businesses have reacted angrily to the Trump administration's higher tariffs on the nation's exports, as Canberra vows to push for their removal.

'No way' for Australia to talk way out of fresh tariffs

'No way' for Australia to talk way out of fresh tariffs

Australia will ramp up protests against the Trump administration's "unjustified" proposed tariffs but diplomats face an up-hill battle to secure a carve-out.

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China confirms Xi visit to US after Trump invite

China confirms Xi visit to US after Trump invite

China confirms Xi visit to US after Trump invite

China confirms Xi visit to US after Trump invite

China's Xi Jinping has accepted Donald Trump's invitation of a state visit to the US, the Chinese Foreign Ministry confirmed.

Trump arrives in Beijing for talks with China's Xi

Trump arrives in Beijing for talks with China's Xi

Trump arrives in Beijing for talks with China's Xi

Trump arrives in Beijing for talks with China's Xi

US President Donald Trump has arrived in Beijing for talks with counterpart Xi Jinping that are set to cover the Middle East, trade and Taiwan.

Narrow block: court rules Trump global tariffs illegal

Narrow block: court rules Trump global tariffs illegal

Narrow block: court rules Trump global tariffs illegal

Narrow block: court rules Trump global tariffs illegal

The US Court of International Trade has ruled in favour of small businesses that challenged President Donald Trump's ‌global tariffs.

World weighs fate of Mideast ceasefire, US seizes ship

World weighs fate of Mideast ceasefire, US seizes ship

World weighs fate of Mideast ceasefire, US seizes ship

World weighs fate of Mideast ceasefire, US seizes ship

The fate of the Mideast ceasefire is in doubt as Tehran says it won't participate in a second round of negotiations after the US seized an Iranian cargo ship.

US gripes over Aussie TV, social media and drug rules

US gripes over Aussie TV, social media and drug rules

US gripes over Aussie TV, social media and drug rules

US gripes over Aussie TV, social media and drug rules

The Trump administration has again taken aim at some of Australia's policies, claiming American businesses may be facing unfair treatment.

Trump reschedules to meet Xi in China in May

Trump reschedules to meet Xi in China in May

Trump reschedules to meet Xi in China in May

Trump reschedules to meet Xi in China in May

A meeting between US President Donald Trump and China's head of state Xi Jinping will take place in mid-May, according to the White House.

China threatens trade bans over vow to take back port

China threatens trade bans over vow to take back port

China threatens trade bans over vow to take back port

China threatens trade bans over vow to take back port

China could hit Australia with another round of economic sanctions if the Albanese government goes ahead with a plan to wrest back control of a key port.

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Trump threatens Canada with tariffs over any China deal

US President Donald Trump has threatened Canada with tariffs to prevent closer economic co-operation between the neighbouring country and China.

US Supreme Court yet to issue ruling on Trump tariffs

The ‍US Supreme Court has yet to decide on a dispute over the legality ‍of President Donald Trump's global tariffs.

Aussie ex-detainee's dire warning for 'vulnerable' Iran

Tehran's decades-old dictatorship could be about to topple, says an Australian expert who was jailed for 804 days by the Iranian regime.

US Supreme Court could rule on Trump tariffs next week

A US Supreme Court ruling in a major case testing ‍the legality of President Donald Trump's global tariffs could be announced on Wednesday.

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China's beef tariffs spur free trade 'respect' call

Australia's trade and agriculture ministers have attacked China for disregarding their free trade deal as beef producers demand relief following import tariffs.

Blow to Australian beef producers as China hikes tariff

Australia stands to lose more than $1 billion in exports despite a free trade agreement after China upped its tariff on beef imports from all nations.

'Extremely strong': Trump praises China ties after call

Leaders of the US and China have spoken on the phone, with President Donald Trump touting relations between the nations as "extremely strong".

Trump removes tariffs on Australian beef exports

Australian beef will no longer be slapped with tariffs when it is exported to the US, in a move that has been celebrated by farmers.

US-China talks sketch out rare earths, tariff pause

Officials from the United States and China are working on a potential deal to pause steeper tariffs and rare earths export controls ahead of a leaders' meeting.

Trump confident of deal after 'successful' China talks

Top economic officials from China and the US have concluded two days of discussions to de-escalate a trade war as the countries' presidents prepare to meet.

Trump vows to reach a 'fantastic deal' with China's Xi

US President Donald Trump says he's aiming for a breakthrough in planned talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea.

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