China vows to fight Trump’s tariff trade war “to the end”

Beijing — China said Tuesday it would “fight to the end” and take countermeasures against the United States to safeguard its own interests after President Trump threatened an additional 50% tariff on Chinese imports. The Commerce Ministry said the U.S.’s imposition of “so-called ‘reciprocal tariffs’” on China was “completely groundless and is a typical unilateral bullying

Trump signs executive orders aimed at revitalizing coal industry

President Trump signed four executive actions on Tuesday aimed at reversing policies that transitioned the country away from coal production and aimed at boosting America’s “beautiful clean coal industry,” as the White House put it.  The actions are meant to help the U.S. achieve affordable and reliable energy by “slashing unnecessary regulations,” Mr. Trump said.

Rep. Bacon on support for House measure to claw back authority over trade

Washington — GOP Rep. Don Bacon is building support for a bill to return more control of tariffs to Congress after President Trump’s far-reaching new tariffs caused days of economic and political turmoil since he announced them last week. “It’s time that Congress restores its authorities here,” the Nebraska Republican said on “Face the Nation with Margaret

Trump, Johnson push forward on budget resolution amid House GOP opposition

Washington — The Senate’s budget resolution, which has been backed by President Trump and is key to extending his tax cuts, is opposed by a number of House Republicans who say it doesn’t cut enough spending. The House must adopt the Senate-passed resolution to move forward on the president’s agenda, and GOP leaders hoped to take that

China calls JD Vance “ignorant and impolite” over his “peasants” comments

China has condemned Vice President JD Vance as “ignorant and impolite” after Vance referred to the U.S. borrowing money from “Chinese peasants.” “China’s position on China-US economic and trade relations has been made very clear,” foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said, adding, “It is surprising and sad to hear such ignorant and impolite words from