Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed restarting direct talks with Ukraine in Istanbul on May 15 without preconditions, following a proposal by leaders from France, the UK, Germany, and Poland for an unconditional 30-day ceasefire. The offer comes after Moscow's full-scale invasion of Ukraine began in February 2022.
https://www.boston25news.com/news/world/russias-putin/STV2OELN3VE2FJO57WCLDYYA3M/US President Trump has signaled a potential reduction in tariffs on Chinese imports, but only if China makes concessions. The current tariffs imposed by the US on China total 145%, with retaliatory measures reaching 245%. China has slapped 125% levies on US goods, leading to a trade embargo between the two nations. A meeting in Geneva is seen as a positive step towards de-escalation, but experts warn of differing negotiating strategies and a lack of progress. Trump's press secretary clarified that any changes would require Chinese concessions, while China insists the US must lift tariffs first. The World Trade Organization welcomed the talks, emphasizing the importance of sustained dialogue to ease trade tensions and safeguard global growth.
https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/nation/us-and-china-prepare-for-trade-talks-as-trump-floats-tariff-cut/article_e1ee5719-c7c1-5bd8-a703-e1c9920ab04d.htmlUS President Donald Trump has suggested an 80% tariff on Chinese goods, a significant reduction from the current 145% levies. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and chief trade negotiator Jamieson Greer will meet Chinese economic tsar He Lifeng in Geneva to discuss containing the trade war. The talks come as China sends a top public-security official, amid efforts to address fentanyl trafficking and its impact on global supply chains.
https://www.malaymail.com/news/money/2025/05/10/ahead-of-china-us-talks-trump-says-80pc-tariff-seems-right-pushes-for-concessions-ahead-of-negotiations/176206Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has announced that Ukraine and its allies are ready for a 30-day ceasefire in the Russian war, starting Monday. The announcement comes ahead of a visit by leaders from Britain, France, Germany, and Poland to Ukraine, including British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk. US President Donald Trump has also called for a 30-day ceasefire, while Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed support for the idea but with conditions. The visit coincides with a tense diplomatic moment in Russia's three-year-long war against Ukraine, where Western military aid has been crucial for Ukraine since February 2022. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has welcomed the leaders and called on Putin to end the war with a just peace.
https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/european-leaders-meet-zelensky-in-ukraine-urge-russia-for-30-day-ceasefire-8380071US-China tariff talks ended after a day of negotiations and will resume on Sunday, with no immediate indication of progress made during the meeting between US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng. The talks aim to stabilize global markets affected by the US-China standoff over tariffs.
https://www.boston25news.com/news/us-china-tariff/NUOJKOWUGJAEJMOV463FVF73UQ/China has imposed retaliatory measures against the US, including tariffs of up to 84% on US goods and export controls on rare earth minerals. The US responded with increased tariffs of up to 145% on Chinese goods, prompting China to raise its tariffs to 125%. The Trump administration is set to meet with Chinese officials in Geneva to discuss trade tensions, led by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, who will be joined by Vice Premier He Lifeng.
https://apnews.com/article/china-us-tariffs-timeline-negotiations-switzerland-d9f1d0e10d328a5d32413016d9d909f2The US and China have imposed tariffs on each other, with the US increasing its duties to 145% and China retaliating with 125%. The World Trade Organization's Director-General, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, welcomed talks between the two nations as a "positive and constructive step toward de-escalation". Swiss President Karin Keller-Sutter expressed optimism, drawing a parallel between the election of Pope Leo XIV in Rome and hoping he would visit Geneva for the weekend. US President Trump hinted at reducing tariffs on Chinese imports, but his press secretary clarified that any move would require China's concessions.
https://en.tempo.co/read/2005752/u-s-and-china-officials-to-hold-trade-talks-in-genevaThe US has imposed tariffs of up to 145% on Chinese imports, with cumulative duties reaching 245%, in response to China's trade surplus of $295.4 billion last year. Beijing has retaliated with tariffs of up to 125% on US goods, including Boeing planes and electronics from companies like Google and PVH Corp. The trade war is expected to harm China's fragile post-Covid economic recovery, which relies heavily on exports. Analysts predict a significant impact on China's GDP, with some expecting a reduction in tariffs as a possible outcome of negotiations between the two countries.
https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/nation/where-things-stand-in-the-us-china-trade-war/article_0059e088-eb00-5c7b-bae7-49cc52182092.htmlUS Secretary of State Antony Blinken's comments suggest the White House may abandon its role as mediator in negotiations with Russia if it perceives a lack of good faith. This comes after US Special Envoy for Climate John Kerry met with Russian officials, and JD Vance warned that Russia is "asking for too much" during the Munich Leaders Meeting in Washington.
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