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Trump in 'no rush' to speak with China's Xi despite tariff battle
Washington (AFP) Feb 5, 2025 US President Donald Trump said Tuesday he was not in a hurry to speak with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, despite expectations that they would hold talks after announcing tit-for-tat tariffs in a growing trade conflict. Beijing said it was imposing levies on imports of US energy, vehicles and equipment in a return salvo minutes after Trump's threatened tariffs on Chinese goods came into effect Tuesday. A day prior, Trump suspended duties on Mexico and Canada for a month after both countries ... read more |
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Trump trade threats overshadow European defence meetBrussels, Belgium (AFP) Feb 3, 2025 The threat of a transatlantic trade war loomed large Monday over a gathering of European leaders aimed at boosting the continent's defences in the face of an aggressive Russia. ... more 
Eyeing Trump and Putin, EU, UK, NATO leaders talk defenceBrussels, Belgium (AFP) Feb 3, 2025 EU leaders huddle Monday with Britain's prime minister and the head of NATO to discuss efforts to boost Europe's defences faced with an aggressive Russia - as Donald Trump demands America's allies spend much more. ... more 
Starmer to urge Europe to 'bear down' on Putin at landmark talksLondon (AFP) Feb 3, 2025 Prime Minister Keir Starmer will urge European leaders to "continue bearing down" on Russian President Vladimir Putin when the UK premier becomes the first to attend a European Council gathering since Brexit on Monday. ... more 
Japan, US ministers express 'firm intent' to reinforce defence allianceTokyo (AFP) Jan 31, 2025 New US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and his Japanese counterpart Gen Nakatani agreed in a phone call Friday to continue efforts to strengthen the countries' alliance, Tokyo said. ... more |
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Rubio, on first day, warns China with Asian partnersWashington (AFP) Jan 22, 2025 US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on his first full day in office Tuesday warned jointly with Japan, India and Australia against coercive actions in Asia, in a veiled but clear warning to China over its actions at sea. ... more 
EU Russia hawks back Trump call to boost defence spendingBrussels, Belgium (AFP) Jan 22, 2025 The EU's top diplomat and Poland's prime minister said Wednesday that the bloc must heed US President Donald Trump's demand to spend much more on defence - faced with the "existential threat" posed by Russia. ... more 
Trump tests whether bulldozer can also be peacemakerWashington (AFP) Jan 21, 2025 President Donald Trump has vowed to be a peacemaker in his new term, but his aggressive early actions threaten to alienate US friends in a way that could hinder his ambitions, experts say. ... more 
Putin and Xi praise ties, hours after Trump sworn inMoscow (AFP) Jan 21, 2025 Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping praised their deepening cooperation in a video call on Tuesday, hours after Donald Trump's inauguration as US president. ... more
Xi, Putin hold video call: Chinese state mediaBeijing (AFP) Jan 21, 2025 Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday held a video call with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, Beijing's state media reported. ... more |
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Low expectations in Beijing ahead of Trump's second coming
Beijing (AFP) Jan 20, 2025 Chinese people on the streets of Beijing said Monday they were keeping expectations low ahead of the inauguration of Donald Trump, as his second White House stint could push China-US ties into a new era of uncertainty. Trump has long blamed China for a host of American social ills and vowed a hardline approach towards Beijing after he returns to the White House. But he has also said he is open to talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, a leader he has long openly admired, and the two spoke by p ... read more 
Trump foe Milley's portrait taken down at the PentagonWashington (AFP) Jan 20, 2025 A portrait of former top US military officer Mark Milley - a foe of Donald Trump - has been taken down at the Pentagon, a source in the building said following the president's inauguration on Monday. ... more |
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NATO beefs up Kosovo security ahead of tense votePristina (AFP) Jan 18, 2025 NATO on Saturday said it had strengthened its peacekeeping force in Kosovo amid mounting tensions ahead of parliamentary elections early next month. ... more 
Polish PM vows commitment to US ties despite 'objective difficulties'Warsaw (AFP) Jan 17, 2025 Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk on Friday said that he would seek the "closest possible" cooperation with the United States despite "objective difficulties", speaking days before US president-elect Donald Trump's inauguration. ... more 
Trump, Xi speak by phone, vow improved ties despite threatsWashington (AFP) Jan 17, 2025 Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke by phone on Friday, days before the incoming US president returns to the White House, with both leaders vowing to take a positive approach to improving ties between the rival countries. ... more 
Philippines' Marcos hopeful strong alliance with US will continueManila (AFP) Jan 15, 2025 Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos is hopeful Manila and Washington will maintain their "strong and dynamic" relationship under the incoming US administration, a palace statement said Wednesday, less than a week before Donald Trump assumes office. ... more
Philippines' Marcos hopeful strong alliance with US will continueManila (AFP) Jan 15, 2025 Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos is hopeful that Manila and Washington will maintain its "strong and dynamic" relationship with the upcoming US administration, a palace statement said Wednesday, less than a week before Donald Trump assumes office. ... more |
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