China has reported a sharp surge in its trade surplus, reaching a record nearly $1.2 trillion, even as exports to the United States declined under President Donald Trump’s higher tariffs. Official data shows Chinese exports rose 5.5 percent last year to $3.77 trillion, while imports remained largely flat. The result pushed China’s trade surplus well beyond previous records, highlighting how exporters shifted away from the US market.
14 January,2026 07:29 PM IST
U.S. President Donald Trump is escalating pressure on Iran as nationwide protests continue amid a deadly security crackdown. In a series of statements, Trump tells Iranian protesters that “help is on the way,” cancels meetings with Iranian officials, and warns of consequences if demonstrators are killed.
14 January,2026 01:30 AM IST
U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to the global trading system, signaling a 25% tariff on any country that continues commercial ties with Iran. The threat, described by Trump as “final,” has sent ripples through international markets despite the absence of a formal executive order or legal framework. Washington has indicated that trade penalties could be imposed immediately on nations doing business with Tehran, even as questions mount over how such a policy would be enforced. Analysts note that the economic burden of the proposed tariffs would largely fall on U.S. importers, given Iran’s long-standing status under international sanctions. WATCH
13 January,2026 03:37 PM IST
Federal prosecutors have opened a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, triggering fresh concerns about the independence of the US central bank. Powell has publicly linked the probe to ongoing political pressure over interest rate decisions, raising alarms across financial markets.
12 January,2026 08:51 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
