Trump and Xi are set to meet. Where do US-China tariffs stand?

The first US presidential visit to China in almost 10 years will test a fragile tariff truce.

Iran defends its demands after Trump’s rejection.

By Aaron Boxerman and Sanam Mahoozi

Confident in China’s power, Xi is ready to host an unpredictable Trump

Holding no illusions about making lasting deals at this week’s summit, China’s leader looks to project Beijing as an alternative to U.S. volatility on the world stage.

By Michelle Lee, Lyric Li

Trump calls Iran’s response to peace plan ‘totally unacceptable’ as ceasefire frays | First Thing

President’s remarks came as Benjamin Netanyahu said the war was ‘not over’. Plus, American passengers of the hantavirus-stricken cruise ship travel to Nebraska Good morning. Donald Trump has condemned an Iranian response to a US peace proposal as “totally unacceptable” as the month-old ceasefire appeared to be wearing thin. What is the US position on Iranian nuclear facilities? The US parameters for nuclear talks reportedly included a moratorium on Iranian nuclear enrichment for up to 20 year...

By Clea Skopeliti

Trump rejects Iran's ceasefire proposal response. And, Congress to tackle ICE funding

Trump rejected Iran's response to a U.S. peace proposal, calling it "totally unacceptable." And, Congressional Republicans are trying to push for three years of funding for immigration enforcement.

By Brittney Melton

Iran denies proposal sent to US contains ‘excessive demands’

Iran says Tehran’s response to the latest US proposal to end the war was “not excessive."

Trump says Iran's latest proposal reneges on giving up enriched material: 'Are they stupid people?'

European markets set to open in mixed territory as Iran's peace talks stall

European stocks are expected to open in mixed territory on Monday as investors digest the latest in U.S.-Iran peace negotiations.

US-China negotiations seek a quick Seoul search for deals ahead of Trump’s visit

The next round of US-China trade talks appears to be a rushed precursor intended to set the stage for President Donald Trump’s state visit to Beijing, according to analysts who expect only modest deliverables from the negotiations. Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng will meet US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in South Korea this week, both sides have confirmed, marking the latest in a series of diplomatic sprints intended to stabilise the world’s most consequential economic relationship. The...

By Xinyi Wu

Trump rejects Iran's response to US peace proposal as 'unacceptable'

US President Donald Trump on Sunday branded Iran's terms for ending the Middle East war "totally unacceptable," raising the likelihood of renewed conflict after weeks of negotiations. Iran had responded to Washington's latest peace proposal earlier in the day, while warning it would not hold back from retaliating against any new US strikes or permit more foreign warships in the Strait of Hormuz.

By FRANCE24

A humiliated Trump will be played by China

Donald Trump will arrive in China exasperated that he has achieved none of his war aims in Iran - something President Xi will use to his advantage, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley

By Sam Kiley

Trump: Iranian response ‘totally unacceptable’

Tehran 'has been playing games with the United States, and the rest of the world, for 47 years (delay, delay, delay!),' he said

By Jewish News Syndicate

Oil prices surge as Trump rejects Iran war proposal

The Iran draft proposal Trump called 'totally unacceptable': What was in it?

Iran has presented a list of demands for a ceasefire with the US. These include lifting sanctions, compensation for damages, and the withdrawal of American troops. President Trump has rejected these terms as unacceptable. The standoff has impacted global oil markets and heightened regional tensions. Diplomatic efforts continue amidst ongoing clashes.

By TOI WORLD DESK

US President Donald Trump to visit China from May 13–15, first trip in nearly nine years

Trump himself was the last US president to visit China in 2017, during his first term.

'Stupid proposal' - Trump hits out at Iran again as he warns ceasefire is 'on life support'

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Iran says made 'legitimate' demands in peace proposal rejected by Trump as 'totally unacceptable'

Iran on Monday asserted that it made “legitimate” demands in its latest formal response to the United States’ peace proposal, after US President Donald Trump rejected the reply as “totally unacceptable”. Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said Tehran had called for an end to the war across the region, the lifting of the US blockade of Iranian ports, and the release of frozen assets abroad in its response. “We did not demand any concessions. The only thing we demanded was Iran’s leg...

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Bessent to visit Seoul for talks with Chinese vice premier ahead of Trump-Xi summit

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent plans to visit South Korea this week for talks with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng ahead of the upcoming summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing. The diplomatically unusual arrangement has sparked questions in Seoul over whether South Korea is being sidelined. In a post on X, formerly Twitter, on Monday, Bessent said he would depart for Japan and South Korea before heading to China for the Trump-Xi summit scheduled

By The Korea Herald

Oil prices rise as Trump rejects 'unacceptable' Iran plan

US President Donald Trump's swift rejection of Iran's response to a US peace proposal has sent oil prices surging amid concerns the 10-week-old conflict will ⁠drag on, keeping shipping through the Strait of Hormuz paralysed.

What we know about Iran's response to US peace proposal

President Donald Trump has flatly rejected Iran's response, leaving the push to end the Middle East war at a deadlock.

Trump says Iran's peace terms are 'totally unacceptable' as Tehran warns of new attacks

“I have just read the response from Iran’s so-called ‘Representatives.’ I don’t like it – TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE!” Trump posted to his Truth Social platform.

US industry, lawmakers plead with Trump: Don’t open door to Chinese cars at Xi summit

Donald Trump's comments ring alarm bells in an industry that had systematically lobbied successive administrations to bar Chinese cars from the US market with tough data security rules and high tariffs on electric vehicles

By Reuters

Oil Climbs as Hormuz Stays Shut After Trump Rebuffs Iran’s Offer

Oil rose after US President Donald Trump rejected Iran’s response to his latest peace proposal, prolonging the effective closure of the crucial Strait of Hormu

By Yongchang Chin, Alex Longley

Iran War: Iran’s Response to US Proposal Deemed “Totally Unacceptable,” as Bibi Makes Even More Demands; Xi Summit Confirmed; Crunch in Physical Oil Eases as Traders Back Off

Today's Iran war news: Trump predictably lashes out as Iran refuses to cede any ground in talks. Xi talks are on, likely a further complication.

By Yves Smith

Oil climbs around $4 as Trump rebukes Iran's response to peace plan

Oil prices rallied again on Monday, a day after U.S. President Donald Trump said that Iran's response to Washington's proposal was 'unacceptable,' extending concerns over...

'Totally unacceptable': Trump slams Iran’s peace proposal as oil prices rocket

Trump has swiftly rejected a peace proposal from Iran, labelled by Tehran as 'generous and...

Trump rejects Iran peace terms as oil prices surge

Trump rejects Iran’s peace terms, escalating the US-Iran conflict. This move spikes global oil prices as markets fear supply disruptions in the Gulf. Read More: https://punchng.com/trump-rejects-iran-peace-terms-as-oil-prices-surge/

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Iran demands end to war, release of frozen assets in response to US

Iran's foreign ministry said Monday it had called for an end to the war across the region and the release of frozen assets abroad in its response to the latest US proposal. The post Iran demands end to war, release of frozen assets in response to US appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Ayobami

Trump’s angry response to Iran proposal: He calls it unacceptable – Tehran speaks of an “end to restraint”

The deadlock in negotiations is deepening, with oil prices climbing again above $104 per barrel. Tehran is also warning France and Britain against any intervention in the region The post Trump’s angry response to Iran proposal: He calls it unacceptable – Tehran speaks of an “end to restraint” appeared first on ProtoThema English.

By Newsroom

Trump rejects Iran peace proposal as oil prices surge

Oil prices climbed above $105 a barrel on Monday after US President Donald Trump rejected Iran’s latest proposal to end the war, raising fears of renewed military escalation across the Middle East. Brent crude rose more than 4% in Asian trading after Trump described Tehran’s response as “totally unacceptable” in a post on social media. The Strait of Hormuz, which carries around one fifth of global oil and gas shipments, remains effectively closed after Iran threatened attacks on vessels cro...