Nvidia has made history as the world’s first $5 trillion company, with CEO Jensen Huang revealing the chipmaker has secured over $500 billion in orders through 2026. The milestone comes amid unprecedented demand for AI chips and potential breakthroughs in China market access.
The long-running TikTok saga could reach its conclusion this week as US and Chinese leaders prepare to finalize a deal transferring control to American investors. The agreement would preserve TikTok’s operations while addressing national security concerns.
The Trump administration has triggered fresh global trade uncertainty by initiating an investigation that could lead to additional tariffs on Chinese imports. Meanwhile, trade talks with Canada remain frozen following presidential anger over a television advertisement, creating dual fronts in ongoing trade disputes just days before crucial summit meetings in Asia.
Global trade markets are bracing for another round of uncertainty as the Trump administration reportedly opened a new investigation into China’s trade practices while simultaneously freezing negotiations with Canada. According to multiple sources, these developments create a volatile backdrop for upcoming summit meetings across Asia where trade relationships will be central to discussions.
President Donald Trump has acknowledged that his proposed 100% tariffs on Chinese imports would not be sustainable long-term. The comments come amid escalating trade tensions following China’s expansion of rare earth export controls.
President Donald Trump has stated that his proposed 100% tariff on Chinese goods would not be sustainable for the U.S. economy, according to reports from a recent Fox Business Network interview. The president placed responsibility for the escalating trade measures squarely on China, citing their recent expansion of rare earth element export controls as the catalyst for the new tariffs.
With U.S.-China relations at a critical juncture, Beijing’s top leadership gathers for the pivotal Fourth Plenum to chart China’s economic and technological course. The meeting comes as China faces mounting trade restrictions and domestic economic pressures while pursuing ambitious long-term development goals.
As geopolitical tensions with Washington intensify, China is preparing for one of its most significant political gatherings of the decade. The Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party, led by President Xi Jinping, will convene in Beijing for the Fourth Plenum—a strategic planning session that occurs twice every decade to establish China’s social and economic direction. This meeting takes on particular significance as the United States government faces potential historic government shutdown while China demonstrates its commitment to long-term strategic planning.
