The deal on the first phase was struck in December. Continue reading →

The statement posted on the embassy’s website doesn’t specify the politicians or exact comments. Continue reading →

Francois-Philippe Champagne didn’t want to discuss private talks between his government and the Americans regarding the detention of Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig. Continue reading →

The headlines of 2019 were dominated by trade-related issues, including fears of Britain leaving the European Union. Continue reading →

The U.S. is dropping plans to impose tariffs Sunday on $160 billion in Chinese imports and is reducing some existing tariffs on Chinese goods. Continue reading →

The IMF’s managing director, Kristalina Georgieva, cited the fallout from a variety of factors. Continue reading →

The administration agreed to suspend a tariff hike on $250 billion worth of Chinese imports that was set to take effect Tuesday. And China agreed to buy up to $50 billion in U.S. farm products. Continue reading →

Tensions in the Gulf, where oil tankers have been attacked amid a standoff between the U.S. and Iran, have heightened concerns. Continue reading →

China let its currency, the yuan, drop to its lowest level against the dollar in more than a decade, a move that Trump railed against as “currency manipulation.” Continue reading →

The meeting ended about 40 minutes ahead of schedule. Continue reading →