A trade standoff between the United States and China wrapped up last October with Beijing walking away in a stronger position, showing how the Asian giant continues to gain power in world trade. When former President Trump sat down with President Xi in South Korea,

The three-year measure, effective January 1, 2026, follows a Chinese government investigation into beef imports.

Mark Carney visits Beijing hoping to diversify Canada’s economic partnerships. But trade with the US remains vital, even as tariffs bite and security worries about Donald Trump’s intentions grow.