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US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer expected to travel to Shanghai on Monday.
US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer expected to travel to Shanghai on Monday.
Trump met chief executives of seven technology companies, including Google, at the White House as his administration delivers mixed messages on Chinese telecom giant.
Trump met chief executives of seven technology companies, including Google, at the White House as his administration delivers mixed messages on Chinese telecom giant.
House Democrats want the notably reserved former special counsel to help build a case against US President Donald Trump.
House Democrats want the notably reserved former special counsel to help build a case against US President Donald Trump.
Ursula von der Leyen wins plaudits from US national security officials, but even some of her fans worry that her ascent will further fray the tenuous US-EU relationship.
Ursula von der Leyen wins plaudits from US national security officials, but even some of her fans worry that her ascent will further fray the tenuous US-EU relationship.
Two leaders ‘probably not quite as close now’ because of trade war, US president says.
Two leaders ‘probably not quite as close now’ because of trade war, US president says.
House approves amendment that bars funding for military force against Iran unless Congress authorises it.
House approves amendment that bars funding for military force against Iran unless Congress authorises it.
The president is sending his base a clear message: He’s still fighting even if his policies stumble.
The president is sending his base a clear message: He’s still fighting even if his policies stumble.
Such a move would complicate trade talks between the two countries and further strain the relationship.
Such a move would complicate trade talks between the two countries and further strain the relationship.
White House economy adviser warned talks could last a long time: ‘There is no time limit on China. There is no speed. We want a good deal.’
White House economy adviser warned talks could last a long time: ‘There is no time limit on China. There is no speed. We want a good deal.’
Two and a half years into his term, US President Donald Trump is solidifying his standing as the most germ-conscious man to ever lead the free world.
Two and a half years into his term, US President Donald Trump is solidifying his standing as the most germ-conscious man to ever lead the free world.
US State Department could use Obama-era loophole to allow China to import oil from Iran, violating pledge to bring Iranian oil exports to zero.
US State Department could use Obama-era loophole to allow China to import oil from Iran, violating pledge to bring Iranian oil exports to zero.
As Trump travelled to South Korea, a business deal was expanding between the family business and a company partly owned by the Korean government.
As Trump travelled to South Korea, a business deal was expanding between the family business and a company partly owned by the Korean government.
‘We didn’t anticipate the reaction,’ official says after video released by French government fuels concern over role of Trump’s daughter in foreign policy.
‘We didn’t anticipate the reaction,’ official says after video released by French government fuels concern over role of Trump’s daughter in foreign policy.
US president extends offer on social media as he is set to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday.
US president extends offer on social media as he is set to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday.
Leaders discussed problems in other countries, including Libya, eastern Ukraine and Iran, as well as trade issues between the EU and the US.
Leaders discussed problems in other countries, including Libya, eastern Ukraine and Iran, as well as trade issues between the EU and the US.
US president says additional duties could start at 10 per cent instead of 25 per cent.
US president says additional duties could start at 10 per cent instead of 25 per cent.
As trade war with China intensifies, Cook will likely have to lean on the president as conflict likely to hit the tech giant hard.
As trade war with China intensifies, Cook will likely have to lean on the president as conflict likely to hit the tech giant hard.
Chinese companies’ decisions to hire lobbyists have been driven in part by looking at what has happened to Huawei and ZTE over the last year.
Chinese companies’ decisions to hire lobbyists have been driven in part by looking at what has happened to Huawei and ZTE over the last year.
Testifying on Trump’s recent tariff threats on Mexico, US trade representative says ‘you do what you have to do’ when national security is involved.
Testifying on Trump’s recent tariff threats on Mexico, US trade representative says ‘you do what you have to do’ when national security is involved.
On America’s ABC News, Trump tells interviewer to read the US Constitution after he is asked whether something is ‘not illegal’ if the president does it.
On America’s ABC News, Trump tells interviewer to read the US Constitution after he is asked whether something is ‘not illegal’ if the president does it.
The New York Times reported that Donald Trump was not briefed in detail on the programme out of fear that he would spill secrets to the Russians.
The New York Times reported that Donald Trump was not briefed in detail on the programme out of fear that he would spill secrets to the Russians.
White House’s chief economic adviser Larry Kudlow argues that strong-arm tactics are needed, especially with Beijing.
White House’s chief economic adviser Larry Kudlow argues that strong-arm tactics are needed, especially with Beijing.
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerry Nadler says first batch of documents will be shared with panel later on Monday.
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerry Nadler says first batch of documents will be shared with panel later on Monday.
Guo Wengui allegedly offered a pair of conservative operatives US$9 million for dirt on his enemies’ porn habits and out-of-wedlock children. Now he’s suing.
Guo Wengui allegedly offered a pair of conservative operatives US$9 million for dirt on his enemies’ porn habits and out-of-wedlock children. Now he’s suing.
Move would mark a remarkable break by Berlin from decades of military non-confrontation.
Move would mark a remarkable break by Berlin from decades of military non-confrontation.
Democratic candidate’s aides say he’s relishing the fight, believing his message of confidence in American might will overcome Trump’s alarmist rhetoric and trade fights.
Democratic candidate’s aides say he’s relishing the fight, believing his message of confidence in American might will overcome Trump’s alarmist rhetoric and trade fights.
But it’s not clear Trump’s pressure will win him the nationalist ally he craves in Europe.
But it’s not clear Trump’s pressure will win him the nationalist ally he craves in Europe.
Britain’s influence in Washington is at a low point, suffering from the one-two punch of Brexit and the election of Trump, observers say.
Britain’s influence in Washington is at a low point, suffering from the one-two punch of Brexit and the election of Trump, observers say.
People who know Donald Trump suspect his IQ obsession stems in part from a desire to project an image of success, despite scattered business failings and allegations of incompetence.
People who know Donald Trump suspect his IQ obsession stems in part from a desire to project an image of success, despite scattered business failings and allegations of incompetence.
US president and his aides were far more careful than usual to say that Attorney General Barr – not Mueller – cleared the president in the Russia probe.
US president and his aides were far more careful than usual to say that Attorney General Barr – not Mueller – cleared the president in the Russia probe.