Donald J. Trump
Trump says he will soon make a decision about sanctions on Chinese companies buying Iranian oil
U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday that he will make a decision over the next few days about lifting sanctions on Chinese oil companies that buy Iranian oil. Earlier this year, Washington looked to cut off revenue streams to Iran as part of a “maximum pressure” campaign imposed by Trump, weeks before the war with […]
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Maine might boot Sen. Susan Collins. It could hurt the state’s wallet for years
Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, holds a blanket as she walks off the Senate floor after the Senate stayed in session throughout the night at the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, July 1, 2025. Andrew Harnik | Getty Images News | Getty Images Maine might send Sen. Susan Collins packing after this year’s midterm elections. That […]
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Trump told Xi ‘I don’t talk about’ whether U.S. would defend Taiwan from China
U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping tour Zhongnanhai Garden on May 15, 2026 in Beijing, China. China Pool | Getty Images News | Getty Images President Donald Trump said Friday that he refused to directly answer Chinese President Xi Jinping when asked if the United States would defend Taiwan if it were […]
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The Tech Download: Trump’s China visit left chip export issue unresolved, with rare earths deal still uncertain
This report is from this week’s The Tech Download newsletter. Like what you see? You can subscribe here. One look at the roster of U.S. execs that cozied up to U.S. President Donald Trump on the 20+ hours flight from Alaska to China on Wednesday and you get a sense of the American delegation’s key focus […]
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Trump is in China. This company is a cautionary tale of Chinese investment
Construction materials sit in front of the loading docks at the Fuyao Glass America production facility in Moraine, Ohio, U.S., on Friday, Aug. 19, 2016. Ty Wright | Bloomberg | Getty Images MEADVILLE, Pa — President Donald Trump is in China, courting new trade deals with Beijing. One glassmaker in the U.S. is warning that […]
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CNBC Daily Open: Trump’s China trip ends, but uncertainty remains
Chinese President Xi Jinping (not pictured) holds a welcome ceremony for U.S. President Donald Trump, who is on a state visit to China, outside the Great Hall of the People prior to their talks on May 14, 2026 in Beijing, China. VCG | Getty Images Hello, this is Katie Foley writing to you from London. […]
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Trump wraps up two-day China trip; invites Xi for a September visit
U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping meet on the sidelines of a visit to Zhongnanhai Garden on May 15, 2026 in Beijing, China. China Pool | Getty Images News | Getty Images BEIJING — U.S. President Donald Trump has invited Chinese President Xi Jinping to visit the White House on September 24, […]
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Oil prices jump after Trump says China agreed to buy U.S. crude following Xi talks
The Sea Voyager crude oil tanker anchored off the Port of Long Beach in Long Beach, California, US, on Thursday, May 7, 2026. Tim Rue | Bloomberg | Getty Images Oil prices rose Friday after U.S. President Donald Trump said China has agreed to purchase oil from America, following talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. International […]
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CNBC Daily Open: Trump-Xi summit delivers Wall Street boost
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks at a state banquet with Chinese President Xi Jinping (not pictured) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, May 14, 2026. Evan Vucci | Reuters Hello, this is Dylan writing to you from Singapore. Welcome to another edition of CNBC’s Daily Open. Wall Street was riding high […]
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Asia markets mostly set to rise as investors watch second day of Trump-Xi summit
China’s President Xi Jinping (R) and US President Donald Trump visit the Temple of Heaven in Beijing on May 14, 2026. Xi warned Trump that the issue of Taiwan could push their two countries into “conflict” if mishandled, a stark opening salvo as a superpower summit set to tackle numerous thorny issues began in Beijing […]
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