3 7月 2025
Saudi Crown Prince: We commend President Trump's decision yesterday to lift sanctions on Syria.
EU Ambassadors just gave green light to the 17th sanctions package on Russia. In parallel they have also approved more sanctions on Russia for human rights abuses, hybrid interferences around the world and chemical weapons proliferation
Iranian Foreign Ministry: Imposing new US sanctions on us is completely inconsistent with the negotiating process.
Ukraine has completed all necessary internal procedures to launch a reconstruction investment fund under the minerals agreement. The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy reported that she had handed over a note to the US Chargé d'Affaires ai to Ukraine Julie Davis.1 月 前
Ukraine has completed all necessary internal procedures to launch a reconstruction investment fund under the minerals agreement. The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy reported that she had handed over a note to the US Chargé d'Affaires ai to Ukraine Julie Davis.
Trump: I will order the lifting of sanctions on Syria to give them a new opportunity.
Germany’s Incoming Chancellor Merz: I will push firstly for reduction of tariffs, secondly for simplification of technological standards
Trump considers the removal of US sanctions on Syria, says he wants to give Syrians "a fresh start"
A power outage has hit the London Underground, causing major travel disruption in the capital
China will lower tariffs on US goods to 10% from 125% for 90 days. In response, the US will cut tariffs on Chinese goods to 30% from 145% for 90 days
US Treasury Secretary: We will continue to work with China on trade relations
Washington and Beijing announce the suspension of part of their tariffs for 90 days.
US and China jointly suspend some of the tariffs until they hold talks on how to move forward in bilateral trade
1 月 前
The entire territory of Abkhazia was left without electricity due to strong winds
AFP, citing an informed source: US-China trade talks in Geneva ended today and will resume on Sunday.
Chinese delegation left trade negotiations with the US in Switzerland, unclear if talks will continue
Xinhua: Chinese Vice Premier Holds Talks with US Treasury Secretary in Geneva
Reporter: Are you going to be disappointed if Bessent comes back without making a deal on China? Trump: Not at all. We already made a great deal. We're not doing business with China right now
Reporter: Does that mean the 10% baseline is going to still be there? Leavitt: The President is determined to continue with that 10% baseline tariff. I just spoke to him
Syrian Energy Minister: Agreement with Türkiye to supply us with 6 million cubic meters of gas daily
Trump: 80% Tariff on China seems right! Up to Scott B.
Trump: Many trade deals are doomed to fail
Trump: China should open up its market to USA — would be so good for them!!! Closed markets don’t work anymore!!!
The British government announces a package of sanctions including "nine new designations under the Russia sanctions regime."
The Times of Israel: The European Union is reviewing its trade relations with Israel after criticism of its conduct in the war on Gaza.
1 月 前
Official Chinese data: Total shipments to the United States reached $33 billion last month, down about $40.1 billion from March.
REPORTER: If the talks go well this weekend with China, would you then consider lowering the tariff rate on China; @POTUS: "Well, it could be. We're going to see. Right now, you can't get any higher. I think we're going to have a very good relationship."
Trump: China desperately wants to conclude a trade deal
Early details of the US/UK trade deal: -US tariffs on UK cars cut to 10%; - UK tariffs on US beef cut to zero; - 25% tariff on UK steel reduced (rate/quota TBD); - UK automakers: 100K export quota at lower tariff rate
The US has announced sanctions on another Chinese refinery and three port terminal operators for purchases of Iranian oil. "The United States remains resolved to intensify pressure on all elements of Iran’s oil supply chain," treasury secretary Scott Bessent said in a statement
Trump announces a major trade deal with the UK