trade

US Treasury

2026-09-21 01:28:47

U.S. and Chinese officials agree to launch AI dialogue after New York talks

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said talks with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng and other officials in New York were "very successful" after several hours of meetings covering artificial intelligence, trade, and investment. The meeting took place on Sept. 20 at JPMorgan headquarters, ahead of a summit this week between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. Bessent said the two sides agreed to set up an AI dialogue aimed at building a shared understanding of goals and threats, and that they plan to meet again. Li Chenggang, China’s international trade representative at the Ministry of Commerce, said the atmosphere was positive and that working groups will continue discussions on Monday.

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Policy Regula

2026-09-08 21:18:46

Source says Lutnick to meet Mexican officials over tariff issues

According to ChainCatcher, citing a person familiar with the matter, U.S. Commerce Secretary Lutnick is expected to meet Mexican President Sheinbaum and Mexico’s Economy Minister Ebrard on Wednesday local time. The talks are expected to focus on trade matters, including U.S. tariffs on Mexican automobiles and metal products. The report did not disclose additional details about the meeting agenda or any expected outcome. The information was attributed to a person familiar with the matter.

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whale

2026-09-08 04:54:46

Trader Turns $4,400 into $780K in 2 Hours, 177x Return on 4Stock

A trader turned $4,400 into $780,000 in two hours, a 177x return, according to Lookonchain. The trader spent 4,400 USDC to buy 18.6 million 4Stock tokens, now worth $780,000, becoming the largest holder.

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Bonk Guy

2026-09-05 08:59:32

Bonk Guy: PONS Remains Severely Undervalued This Cycle

Bonk Guy, a well-known trader, stated on September 5 that PONS is the most worthwhile trade this cycle, noting its circulating market cap remains severely undervalued.

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policy regula

2026-08-24 17:22:03

Bessent says Trump wants sincere talks with Canada after tariff hike

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Donald Trump wants Canada to sit down for sincere negotiations after announcing higher tariffs on Canadian autos and steel. Trump said tariffs on cars, trucks, auto parts and steel would rise to 50% starting Jan. 1, 2027. He also said Canada had been "taking advantage" of the United States for years and pointed to what he described as a $60 billion trade deficit. Trump added that goods made in the U.S. would not face tariffs, and that Canada would no longer be treated "like a state." He said Canada conducts 95% of its business with the U.S., while the reverse is not true.

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policy

2026-08-07 14:16:12

US Startups Tuck Chinese Robot Parts into Luggage to Skirt Import Curbs

According to The Information, some US robotics startups are stuffing components sourced from China into personal luggage to bypass stricter import restrictions on advanced robots. The report says Washington relies heavily on China's supply chain for key robot parts.

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Pakistan

2026-07-22 05:41:02

Pakistan business groups say Iran war must end to revive trade and energy ties

Pakistan’s business community is under mounting strain as the conflict involving Iran intensifies, with the collapse of a ceasefire leaving export cargo stranded at the border, according to The New York Times. Shipments including mangoes and textiles bound for Iran have been delayed, and some fruit has already spoiled. Business leaders say peace would not only help ease energy prices but also allow Pakistan to tap the trade potential of its roughly 900-kilometer border with Iran. Those expectations had gained importance as Pakistan’s economy remained under pressure from strained ties with India and Afghanistan. At the same time, long-running U.S. sanctions on Iran continue to restrict banking settlement, energy cooperation, and regular trade flows between the two countries. As a result, a large share of commerce has had to move through barter, third-country re-export routes, or smuggling channels. Pakistani industry groups argue that if sanctions on Iran are eased in the future, bilateral trade could expand materially, covering exports such as rice, textiles, medicines, and medical equipment from Pakistan, while Iran could supply lower-cost oil and natural gas. For now, several businesspeople say they are staying on the sidelines until the situation becomes clearer.

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