Pete Hegseth's visit comes amid tensions over President Trump’s assertions that the U.S. is being overcharged to use the Panama Canal and that China has influence over its operations.
April 8, 2025China News Updates
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Trump Schedules Tariff Talks but Plans 104% Hit on China
Hopes for President Donald Trump to strike a last-minute deal with China on tariffs appeared distant.
April 8, 2025Panama Auditor Says Port Operator Owes Millions
Panama’s top auditor accused port operator CK Hutchison of wrongdoing, providing a potential path for the country to wrest control of canal facilities caught in a U.S.-China tug-of-war.
April 8, 2025China Says It Will ‘Fight to the End’ on Trump Tariffs
China said April 8 it would “fight to the end” and take countermeasures to safeguard its own interests after President Donald Trump threatened an additional 50% tariff on Chinese imports.
April 8, 2025Xi Declares China Ready to Fight Trump’s Trade Tariffs
President Xi Jinping’s decision to quickly retaliate against Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs sent the world a clear message: If the U.S. wants a trade war, China is ready to fight.
April 7, 2025Trump Threatens 50% Additional Tariffs on China
President Donald Trump threatened additional tariffs of 50% on China on April 7, raising fresh concerns that his drive to rebalance the global economy could lead to a trade war.
April 7, 2025China Hits Back With 34% Tariff on Imports of All US Goods
China announced April 4 that it will impose a 34% tariff on imports of all U.S. products beginning April 10, part of a flurry of retaliatory measures following the U.S. slate of tariffs.
April 4, 2025Dole Says Port Fees on Chinese Ships Would Hike Banana Prices
Dole says a proposal to curb China’s dominance of the maritime industry would have a big impact on bananas — and aggravate consumers already sensitive to higher prices at the grocery store.
March 26, 2025Ambassador Warns Canada About Using China as ‘Bargaining Chip’
China’s ambassador warned the Canadian government against using it as a “bargaining chip” in trade negotiations with the U.S.
March 25, 2025China Cuts Back on Small Packages Shipped to US
Chinese companies cut back on the small packages they shipped to the U.S. last month, as President Donald Trump looks to close off the trade and impose tariffs on all imports from China.
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