China has quietly got Trump by the soybeans Trump and Xi have slashed tariffs on $30 billion worth of goods on each side, but not the soybeans that Iowa farmers depend on Fortune · Sep 28
Trump rejects reported arms pitch to Xi, contradicts US ambassador US president Donald Trump on Monday denied asking Chinese president Xi Jinping whether he wanted to buy American weapons, contradicting US Ambassador to China David Perdue, who said Trump had made such an offer to his Chinese counterpart. The Times of India · Sep 28
'Unsettling to American partners': Trump’s offer to sell arms to China is an admission he doesn’t take its security threats seriously, experts warn While the White House denied there are plans for one, an arms sale would completely undermine U.S. efforts to keep China from becoming a superpower, according to policy experts. Fortune · Sep 28
China is building a new rulebook for dealing with the US — tariffs are only the beginning of a much broader reset China and the United States have established a reciprocal framework for tariff reductions on approximately $30 billion of goods from each side. They created two new boards to facilitate trading and investment discussions as a means of ongoing economic cooperation. Additionally, a dedicated dialogue on artificial intelligence (AI) issues has… The Economic Times · Sep 28
Neighbourhood Power Play: Transmission lines are new pathways of India’s subcontinental influence India’s power grid is emerging as a strategic counter to China’s Belt and Road push in South Asia. India’s ability to buy large quantities of electricity makes its market crucial for neighbours such as Nepal and Bhutan. While China funds power projects, India provides the revenue through electricity imports. The Economic Times · Sep 28
Cotton Trying to Push Higher on Monday Cotton futures are trading with October down 60 points, with other contracts up 10 to 21 points. Crude oil is up 68 cents per barrel on the session, with the US dollar index $0.162 higher. Following last week’s US/China meeting, China dropped tariffs on several US goods, including cotton. CFTC... Barchart · Sep 28
Corn Getting Pressured Lower at Midday Corn futures are facing spillover weakness to start the week, with beans adding pressure. Contracts are down 6 to 7 cents in the front months, but off the early session highs. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is down 6 cents at $4.78. Following last week’s US/China meeting, China... Barchart · Sep 28
Soybean Pressure Continuing to Monday’s Midday Soybeans are showing losses of 27 to 31 cents in the front months at midday. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is down 29 1/2 cents at $12.32. Soymeal futures are down $10 to $11.40, with Soy Oil slipping just 4 to 7 points. Following last week’s US/China meeting,... Barchart · Sep 28
America's Clean Car Retreat Is Complete. The World Will Move On Without Us The U.S. just loosened fuel economy rules, slowing the auto industry's transition to EVs. But Europe and China aren't going to wait up for us. InsideEVs · Sep 28
2 China-Focused ETFs For After the Trump-Xi Summit After the Trump-Xi summit, China ETFs KWEB and FXI offer different risk profiles, with KWEB tied to tech and consumer trends and FXI reflecting the broader Chinese economy. MarketBeat · Sep 28
From containment to commerce? Trump is said to make arms sales pitch to Xi TOI correspondent from Washington: MAGA supremo Donald Trump has spent much of his presidency telling allies and partners, including India, to buy more American weapons. At his meeting with Xi Jinping, America’s top arms salesman apparently decided to extend the same customer-service offer to Washington’s principal military rival, China. The Times of India · Sep 28
Bulletin world briefing: Kyiv hit by deadly Russian strikes Seven people killed in deadly Russian strike on Kyiv’s Science academy Why Seoul is demanding Zelensky apologise for revealing North Korean defections Starship megarocket makes it to orbit in huge milestone for SpaceX Spanish protests erupt over housing crisis after elderly woman evicted Giant pandas arrive in Atlanta from China… The Independent UK · Sep 28
US says no China arms sale plans after envoy cites Trump offer The US ambassador to China stated clearly that there are no intentions to move forward with arms sales. This clarification follows President Trump's controversial suggestion to sell weapons to China during Xi Jinping's Washington visit. Additionally, US arms sales to Taiwan continue to sour relationships with China, which asserts Taiwan… The Economic Times · Sep 28
Giant pandas arrive in Atlanta from China as ‘envoys of friendship’ IN FULL The Independent UK · Sep 28
International Business Times UK · Sep 28 North Korean Defections Hit New Low as Kim Jong Un's Crackdown Makes Escape 'Currently Impossible' Kim Jong Un's K-drama crackdown is tightening as North Korean defections plunge, with surveillance, harsh punishments and sealed borders making escape increasingly difficult.
The Economic Times · Sep 28 Asian Games 2026: Murali Sreeshankar wins silver in men's long jump Murali Sreeshankar secured a silver medal in the men's long jump at the Asian Games 2026. He achieved a best jump of 8.07 metres in a tightly contested competition. China's Shi Yuhao won the gold medal with a season-best jump of 8.17 metres. India's overall tally in Aichi-Nagoya now stands…
The Guardian - UK · Sep 28 Foie gras, live dolphins and toasters: China and US cut reciprocal tariffs on $30bn each of goods World’s biggest economies release lists of products in latest move away from trade war – but no strategic goods are included
International Business Times · Sep 28 U.S., China Name $60 Billion In Goods For Tariff Relief. Toys And Farm Products Make The Cut. Washington's list covers 77 categories of Chinese imports, while Beijing's much broader list includes 1,619 U.S. product lines.
Latin Times · Sep 28 U.S.–China Truce: What the US$60 Billion Tariff Cut Means for Exporters and Investors This Week A US$60B tariff cut sets a tactical U.S.–China truce. See what it means for exporters, importers, investors and Latin America before year-end. (149 characters)
The Conversation · Sep 28 Why fuel prices may go higher still If you think your energy costs are high now, the situation may be about to get a whole lot worse.
Barchart · Sep 28 Soybeans Falling on Monday Morning as China Leaves Bean Tariffs On Soybeans are trading with Monday AM losses of 20 to 25 cents. Futures came back to close Friday with contracts down 1 ¾ cent in some back months to November’s 1 ½ cent gain. Trade details set to be announced Monday calmed the selling. November saw 15 ½ cent gain...
Barchart · Sep 28 Corn Falling Back Early on Monday as Traders look for US/China Details Corn price action is down 3 to 4 ½ cents early on Monday, getting spillover weakness from soybeans. Futures found strength throughout the Friday session, as contracts closed 10-15 cents off the early lows and steady to a penny higher. December managed to post a ¾ cent gain on the...
The Conversation · Sep 28 Trump wants an AI Force like Space Force, but that could make AI’s risks harder to manage Artificial intelligence dominated the opening of the U.N. General Assembly in New York on Sept. 22, 2026. Ahead of the meeting, 20 nations released a statement requesting “human direction, oversight and control” of AI. The U.S. was not among them.
The Economic Times · Sep 28 Asian Games Squash: Indian men and women enter quarters Both Indian men's and women's squash teams successfully qualified for the quarterfinals in the Asian Games. The women's team achieved a victory against Japan while the men's team comfortably defeated South Korea. Anahat Singh lost her match against Satomi Watanabe, but Joshna Chinappa and Tanvi Khanna secured wins for India.…
The Economic Times · Sep 28 US and China release reciprocal $30 bn product lists for tariff cuts after Trump-Xi meeting The United States and China have released lists of products for tariff reductions to boost bilateral trade. The agreement includes around 1,619 U.S. goods and 77 categories of Chinese products. These changes may enhance market access for U.S. businesses and lower consumer prices in the U.S. Economic experts suggest the…