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Trump Reveals Xi Visit Amid Trade Tensions

Donald Trump says Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit the United States in two weeks, as tensions over tariffs, trade and technology remain high, reports Asian Lite News Desk US President Donald Trump has said Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit the United States in two weeks, without providing a specific date, venue or agenda for the expected meeting. Trump made the announcement while addressing a Republican campaign rally in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, on Friday. As an example, in tw

22 Aug 2026 12:23 pm
Tariff Showdown Pushes Trump and Carney to Brink

US Canada trade talks collapse after Washington imposes 50 per cent tariffs, with Prime Minister Mark Carney promising dollar-for-dollar retaliation to protect Canadian businesses, reports Asian Lite News Desk Trade negotiations between the United States and Canada have collapsed, with Washington imposing fresh 50 per cent tariffs on nearly $28 billion worth of Canadian imports and Ottawa vowing to retaliate dollar-for-dollar. The latest escalation came late Friday night after last-minute talks

22 Aug 2026 12:18 pm
Iran Will Talk, But Won

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says Tehran remains open to dialogue with Washington but will not surrender, amid renewed tensions and uncertainty over negotiations, reports Asian Lite News Desk Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has reaffirmed Tehrans willingness to pursue dialogue to safeguard its rights, while insisting that Iran will not be forced into surrender. Pezeshkian made the remarks in an interview published on his offices website on Friday, defending the governments decision to

8 Aug 2026 5:43 pm