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U.S. President Trump's renewed trade war with China

U.S. President Trump's renewed trade war with China

BEIJING, May 7 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump is set to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in May on his first visit to China in eight years. Here is how the rivalry between the world's two biggest economies has unfolded since Trump returned to the White House in 2025.

U.S. Lawmakers Urge President Trump to Restrict Chinese Auto Manufacturing

U.S. Lawmakers Urge President Trump to Restrict Chinese Auto Manufacturing

Over 70 House Democrats have urged President Trump to prevent Chinese carmakers from entering the U.S. market, citing threats to American manufacturing and national security. The lawmakers recommend maintaining high tariffs on Chinese cars and banning Chinese companies from manufacturing in the U.S. They argue that Chinese government subsidies and labor practices allow for unfair competition. However, some suggest that allowing Chinese manufacturing in the U.S. under strict conditions could mitigate these concerns by ensuring American jobs and quality standards.

Oil prices sink and stocks leap worldwide on hopes for a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices sink and stocks leap worldwide on hopes for a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices sank, and stock markets rallied worldwide with hopes that a deal is nearing to allow tankers to deliver crude from the Persian Gulf again

How Trump's immigration crackdown is affecting everyday Americans, according to a new AP-NORC poll

How Trump's immigration crackdown is affecting everyday Americans, according to a new AP-NORC poll

A new AP-NORC poll finds about 6 in 10 U.S. adults say the country is no longer a great place for immigrants, though they believe it used to be

FDA authorizes first fruit-flavored e-cigarettes in US amid political pressure

FDA authorizes first fruit-flavored e-cigarettes in US amid political pressure

May 5 (Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday allowed the marketing of fruit-flavored e-cigarettes in a first authorization of non-tobacco-flavored vaping products, amid mounting political pressure on the agency.

Senate Republicans seek $1 billion for Secret Service upgrades, including Trump's ballroom

Senate Republicans seek $1 billion for Secret Service upgrades, including Trump's ballroom

By Nolan D. McCaskill WASHINGTON, May 5 (Reuters) - U.S. Senate Republicans are seeking to give $1 billion in taxpayer funding to the Secret Service this year for security upgrades, including the White House ballroom.

Rudy Giuliani Remains in Critical Condition Amid Pneumonia Recovery

Rudy Giuliani Remains in Critical Condition Amid Pneumonia Recovery

Rudy Giuliani, former New York City Mayor and close ally of President Trump, is recovering from pneumonia in a Florida hospital. His spokesperson, Ted Goodman, linked Giuliani's condition to his exposure to toxins during the 9/11 attacks, which led to a diagnosis of restrictive airway disease. Giuliani is currently in critical but stable condition, breathing on his own after requiring mechanical ventilation. His hospitalization has prompted reactions from political figures, including President Trump, who praised Giuliani on social media.

For many Americans, Trump's immigration crackdown is personal, new AP-NORC poll shows

For many Americans, Trump's immigration crackdown is personal, new AP-NORC poll shows

A new AP-NORC poll finds about 6 in 10 U.S. adults say the country is no longer a great place for immigrants, though they believe it used to be

MAHA Movement Gains Support Amid Health Care Cost Concerns

MAHA Movement Gains Support Amid Health Care Cost Concerns

A recent KFF poll reveals that 41% of Americans identify with the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement, with health care affordability emerging as the top concern for its supporters. The movement, which focuses on issues such as food safety, vaccines, and pesticides, has gained traction due to its emphasis on reducing health care costs. The poll highlights that while the movement is associated with figures like President Trump and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., its supporters prioritize affordability over other issues. The MAHA movement's focus on chronic disease and childhood illness has resonated with voters across the political spectrum.

EU-US Trade Deal Faces Challenges Amid President Trump's Auto Tariff Threats

EU-US Trade Deal Faces Challenges Amid President Trump's Auto Tariff Threats

The EU-US trade deal, initially brokered by President Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, is under pressure due to new tariff threats from the U.S. President. The ratification of the Turnberry agreement has been stalled following the Supreme Court's ruling that Trump's International Emergency Economic Powers Act tariffs were unlawful. President Trump has threatened to impose new 25% duties on the EU's automotive sector, citing non-compliance with the deal's terms. This has led to renewed discussions among EU officials on how to proceed with the agreement, with some advocating for stronger protections for European markets.

Hopes for reopening the Strait of Hormuz push Asian shares higher, as oil prices hold above $100

Hopes for reopening the Strait of Hormuz push Asian shares higher, as oil prices hold above $100

Asian shares are sharply higher and the price of crude oil was holding above $100 a barrel as investors bet on hopes the U.S. and Iran will strike a deal allowing tankers to deliver crude from the Persian Gulf again

President Trump Shares AI Image Amid Lincoln Memorial Renovation Plans

President Trump Shares AI Image Amid Lincoln Memorial Renovation Plans

President Trump has shared an AI-generated image of himself and his cabinet members lounging in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. The image, which features Trump in a golden inflatable chair, is part of a broader initiative to renovate the reflecting pools with a $1.5 million budget. The renovation aims to fix leaks and coat the pool with a bright blue cover in preparation for the 250th anniversary of the United States. Trump has criticized the previous administration for not addressing the maintenance issues and has announced plans for additional celebratory events, including an 'Arc de Trump' and a fighting match on the White House lawn.