Trump election claims debunked, US critical minerals fears: 7 US-China relations reads
We have selected seven of the most interesting and important news stories covering US-China relations from the past few weeks. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Liberation Day 2.0? US slaps fresh wave of tariffs on China, 50-plus economies On June 24, the United States imposed a fresh wave of tariffs against 60 economies, including China, Japan, South…
The United States imposed new tariffs on 60 economies, including China, Japan, South Korea, India and European Union member states, on July 24, 2026. This followed a temporary 10 percent blanket levy that had been set to expire in June. The US claimed the tariffs were necessary to protect domestic industries, but Asian-American groups criticized the move as a dangerous threat to minority communities already facing hostility during a period of intense political division.
The announcement came amidst growing concerns that the US' lead in artificial intelligence (AI) was rapidly shrinking, with new Chinese models from Moonshot AI and Alibaba Group Holding surpassing their American counterparts in a matter of weeks. This AI gap raised fears of a future US-China rivalry in the technology sector. Meanwhile, China watchers praised Trump's recent speech, interpreting it as a bold assertion of American interests in the face of perceived global threats.
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