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UK nationalises Chinese-owned British Steel: Why Beijing is worried
The UK move to take over British Steel fuels a brewing dispute with China amid political leadership change in London.
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Cuba’s foreign minister observes ‘no progress’ in US negotiations
A top Cuban official has accused the US of issuing ‘constant threats’ and attempting to scuttle a UN debate.
EDITOR'S ANALYSIS
If USMCA is not renewed, analysts expect uncertainty for businesses
US President Donald Trump has warned he would ‘rather not have’ the free trade agreement ahead of its July 1 review.
China adds 10 US firms, including rare-earth miner, to export control list
Export ban follows move by Pentagon to blacklist major Chinese companies such as Alibaba and Baidu.
Iran’s supreme leader says approved US deal despite having ‘different’ view
Iran says it has suspended Strait of Hormuz transit charges for commercial vessels for 60 days.
ANALYSIS
How Trump is relaunching a tariff war citing ‘forced labour’ concerns
Trade analysts predict Trump’s latest push could accelerate the ‘reorientation’ of global trade away from the US.
China arrests US researcher it says is suspected of ‘spying’
Beijing’s Foreign Ministry confirms US reports about detention of scholar focusing on politics of neighbouring Myanmar.
UN human rights leader calls for Cuba sanctions to be ‘lifted immediately’
Volker Turk, the UN’s high commissioner for human rights, warns that ‘children are dying’ as result of US oil blockade.
Lula says Brazil cannot ‘accept treatment’ after new US tariffs proposed
Brazil’s president says he was surprised by the proposed 25 percent tariffs, which came amid signs relations improving.
US cites forced labour concerns as grounds for new tariffs
USTR’s proposal comes from a Section 301 unfair trade practices investigation designed to help rebuild Trump’s tariffs.
UK-China ‘ice age’ thaws: Why the West needs Beijing
British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper hails ‘candour and respect’ in new ties with Beijing, despite differences.
