Trump said this was to avoid "being held hostage" by countries, including China who he described as a "hostile trading nation". Good morning from Singapore, we're following developments after US President Donald Trump said nobody is getting “off the hook” over tariffs.

Confusion over President Donald Trump’s tariffs remains following a weekend of questions around trade in consumer electronics. On Friday the Trump administration paused its new taxes on electronics imported into the U.

U.S. stocks climbed in Monday trading following the White House announcement that key consumer electronics would be temporarily exempted from tariffs.

China's leader Xi Jinping said no one wins in a trade war as he kicked off a diplomatic tour of Southeast Asia on Monday, presenting China as a force for stability in contrast with U.S. President Donald Trump's latest moves on tariffs,

President Xi Jinping’s first overseas trip of the year was meant to showcase China’s clout in the region. Now, President Donald Trump’s tariff threats have turned it into a push to keep Southeast Asian leaders from cutting deals at Beijing’s expense.

A trade war hurts America too but China is especially vulnerable, writes Bob Davis. Read Full Article ⟶ Related Topics: Economy