US-China talks hit energy roadblock: Beijing defies pressure to halt Russian, Iranian oil imports amid tariff threats; trade deal at a crossroads
Monday, 4 August 2025 () US and China are engaged in tough trade negotiations, with a major sticking point being China's oil imports from Iran and Russia. China insists on maintaining its energy supply routes, defying US pressure to cease these purchases. Despite this disagreement, both sides express optimism about reaching a deal to stabilize commercial ties, although significant challenges remain.
India has reportedly declined a U.S. offer to buy F-35 stealth fighter jets, according to Bloomberg. The offer was made by President Trump during Prime Minister Modi’s visit to Washington in February. Instead of purchasing American jets, India is prioritizing joint defense manufacturing initiatives...
Russia launched a deadly overnight strike on U.S.-owned Flex Ltd in Ukraine, using drones, cruise missiles, and Kinzhal hypersonic weapons. The attack, which left at least 15 people injured, coincided..
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov strongly criticized U.S. pressure on India over its oil trade with Moscow, backing New Delhi’s stance during high-level talks with S. Jaishankar. Hours after..
Russia escalated tensions ahead of a key Trump–Zelensky–Putin tri-meeting by launching a deadly strike on U.S.-owned Flex Ltd. in Ukraine. The attack used a mix of drones, cruise missiles, and..
Despite US President Trump's concerns over India's oil trade with Russia and threats of increased tariffs, both the EU and the US continue significant trade with... IndiaTimes
When asked about US President Donald Trump's statement that he might impose secondary tariffs on China for buying Russian Oil, China' FM defended the country's... DNA Also reported by •IndiaTimes
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