US-South Korea Trade Relations

US-South Korea Trade Relations

South Korea’s President Lee Jae Myung met with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to hash out terms for a tariff deal between their nations. Lee stressed that trade discussions must stay grounded in practical business sense. He argued for approaches that make...
China’s National Team Market Intervention

China’s National Team Market Intervention

China’s government-led “National Team” has earned about $64 billion in profits from efforts to rescue its stock market. This group, mainly Central Huijin Investment under the China Investment Corporation, stepped in to calm fears from higher tariffs...
Trump’s ban on Taiwan bicycles

Trump’s ban on Taiwan bicycles

The Trump administration has taken a firm step by blocking bicycle imports from Giant Manufacturing, a major company based in Taiwan. This move stems from worries about forced labor in their factories. The news broke on September 25, 2025, and it marks a key moment in...