Making stops in Malaysia, Japan and South Korea, President Donald Trump's meetings with world leaders in Asia this week.

Trade tensions between the United States and China showed signs of easing after negotiators from both sides reported a “basic consensus” during talks in Malaysia. The breakthrough comes just days before a crucial Trump-Xi summit,

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Tensions between the U.S. and China escalated in the weeks leading up to a possible meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. In response to recent U.S. restrictions,

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said 100% tariffs on China are "effectively off the table" after a "very good two-day meeting" between the U.S. and China.

President Donald Trump announced he will impose an additional 100% tariff on goods from China, on top of the 30% tariffs already in effect, starting November 1 or sooner. The threat is a massive escalation after months of a trade truce between the two nations.

The Southeast Asian bloc ASEAN and China on Tuesday signed an upgrade to their free trade agreement, which is expected to include sections on digital, green economy and other new industries.

President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are expected to reach a deal to avert a new 100% U.S. tariff on Chinese goods.

US President Donald Trump announces massive tariffs and export controls on China while signalling an upcoming high-level meeting with Xi Jinping.