Tariffs negotiation theme
Could the negotiators have missed addressing the question of how China plans to continue its trade with Russia because they were too busy stuffing themselves with taco buffet?
Kremlin: We have 'noted' Trump's statement. Donald Trump announced on Monday that he is shortening the deadline he previously set for Russia to end the war in Ukraine, and that he is 'not so interested in talking' to Putin anymore.When Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov met the press on Tuesday, he said they have 'noted' Trump's statement, according to Reuters. Peskov then emphasized that the Russian operation in Ukraine continues. See the article on SVT Nyheter.
The USA comments on the tariff talks with China. Over two days, meetings between the USA and China have been taking place. On Tuesday afternoon, the tariff talks between the countries concluded.In response to a direct question to the US Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent about whether there is any clear agreement to extend the tariff pause that expires on August 12, he is clear. – Not from our side, Bessent says.Later, he clarifies that statement further. – I note that the Chinese Vice Premier has stated that we are in agreement; we are not. Nothing is settled until we have spoken with President Trump, he says. See the segment on SVT News.