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Brazil looking to fill US spot for beef exports to China

April 28, 2025

Economic ups and downs in Trump’s first 100 days

The economy was filled with ups and downs during Donald Trump first 100 days of his second term. Take a look.

April 28, 2025

Polling for Trump’s first 100 days shows lowest approvals than any past president at this point

Approval ratings were down during Donald Trump first 100 days of his second term. See how.

April 28, 2025

Slow start to Democratic response to first 100 days of Trump’s second term

See how the Democrats reacted to President Donald Trump’s first 100 days of his second term.

April 27, 2025

Canadians prepare for close parliamentary election

Leaders of Canada’s political parties spent Sunday frantically campaigning ahead of Monday’s federal elections. Polls have Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal Party as slight favorites to win. The election takes place against a backdrop of a trade war with the United States, which appears to […]

April 27, 2025

China, Mexico continue to advance cooperation on aerospace projects

One example is the aerospace industry, where leading experts from across the globe have advanced leaps and bounds in what is now possible.

April 26, 2025

Canada prepares for federal election

Canada’s federal elections take place on Monday, and according to polls, the Liberal Party looks set to retain power. That would be a remarkable turnaround in fortunes for a party that had looked set for a heavy defeat just a few months ago. CGTN’s Dan […]

April 26, 2025

Center for China and Globalization holds annual meeting in Washington, D.C.

With China-U.S. relations hitting a rough patch and no tariff trade talks currently underway, there was at least one bright spot: a group of Chinese and Americans meeting and speaking in Washington, D.C. this week. The renowned Chinese think tank, the Center for China and […]

April 26, 2025

Trump’s embrace of 25th U.S. President William McKinley

U.S. President Donald Trump has promised to “Make America Great Again,” but what time period is he referring to when he says ‘again’? According to Trump, it was around the tenure of his predecessor William McKinley. McKinley, the 25th U.S. president, governed America when businesses […]

April 25, 2025

Amid U.S. tariffs, where will Europe go for trade?

Where does Europe’s trading future lie? That’s one of the questions delegates at the International Monetary Fund and World Bank spring meetings are trying to answer. They’ve spent the week in Washington, D.C. amid the fallout from President Donald Trump’s on-off tariffs threat that are […]

April 25, 2025

Tariffs impacting Canadian voters

Canadians head to the polls on Monday, April 28, for a federal election. But voting takes place against a backdrop of a trade war with Canada’s largest trading partner and neighbor, the United States, and that appears to be having an impact on voters. CGTN’s […]

April 25, 2025

U.S. tourism impacted by tariffs

A combination of widespread tariffs imposed by the Trump administration and negative sentiment toward many countries have put a dent in the number of international travelers visiting the U.S. Experts say additional costs could have a major economic impact on the tourism sector and businesses […]

April 24, 2025

Asia Pacific eyes regional trade in response to U.S. tariffs

The Asia Pacific region has been among the hardest hit by U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff policies, according to the IMF. At the IMF’s annual spring meetings, officials are exploring ways for Asia Pacific nations to strengthen trade within the region to reduce reliance on […]

April 24, 2025

IMF warns of mounting global debt and trade uncertainty

The IMF has sounded the alarm over escalating global public debt, warning it is reaching potentially crisis levels. The IMF also cited extreme uncertainty in trade policy, largely driven by U.S. tariffs and related global shocks. CGTN’s Poppie Mphuthing reports.

April 24, 2025

Canadian lumber faces tariff turmoil ahead of federal election

As Canadians gear up for a pivotal federal election, growing concerns over U.S. trade tensions are shaping the national conversation. This is especially true for industries like softwood lumber, which has already been hit with a 14.5% tariff. However, with President Trump threatening an additional […]

April 23, 2025

Florida’s small businesses on edge with Trump tariffs on the horizon

One example is in Florida, where an entrepreneur fights for survival as global economic forces threaten everything he’s built.

April 23, 2025

Lawyers, migrants struggle under rapid changes in Trump immigration system

Major changes have occurred within the system like increased immigration enforcement to the “gold card” U.S. residency visa program for wealthy foreigners.

April 23, 2025

Brazil’s farming infrastructure struggles to keep up with record grain harvest

Brazil’s record grain harvest is creating a logistical challenge: where to store it.

April 22, 2025

IMF slashes global growth forecasts after Trump tariffs

Tariffs are dragging down the global economy. The IMF slashed growth forecasts, with trillions in lost output and Mexico facing a recession. Even the U.S. outlook is worsening.

April 22, 2025

Tariffs fuel surge in Chinese shopping app DHgate

As U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods hit record highs, millions of American shoppers are turning to DHgate, a Chinese e-commerce app going viral on TikTok for offering designer dupes at deep discounts.

April 22, 2025

Trump tariffs shake IMF spring meetings

Tariffs, recession fears, and Fed independence, key issues dominating the IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings. CGTN’s Owen Fairclough reports from Washington, D.C.

April 22, 2025

AI CEO takes over tech company in Silicon Valley

AI agents are one of the latest developments in artificial intelligence. They’re essentially AI workers that can perform all kinds of autonomous tasks like answer phones, book appointments and sometimes even write code. But now, they’re moving up the corporate ladder all the way to the top. CGTN’s Mark Niu reports from California.

April 22, 2025

U.S. restaurants struggle with tariffs

Many U.S. businesses are struggling to cope with new tariffs from the Trump administration. To deal with the uncertainty of where the United States trade war may lead, some restaurants are stocking up. CGTN’s Jim Spellman has the details.

April 21, 2025

White House continues mass deportations, as arrests get increasingly violent

The Trump administration moving full steam on deportations, often without due process as the individual arrests get more violent.

April 21, 2025

Trade war already impacting global commerce

See the impact U.S. tariff policies are already having at major domestic ports.

April 20, 2025

Chinese vessel owners to pay fees when docking at U.S. ports

The U.S. has announced new plans to impose fees on shipping vessels made in or operated by China when they dock at ports in the United States, starting in September. The port charges announced this week are less severe than what was initially proposed. CGTN’s […]

April 20, 2025

Brazilian soybean farmers look to other opportunities amid U.S. trade war

That’s the case for Brazilian soybean exporters, who are seeing increased interest from China, as Beijing works to pivot away from its traditional trade with the U.S.

April 19, 2025

Debates continue over Trump administration’s deportation campaign

U.S. President Donald Trump’s deportation campaign continues on several fronts, even as courts are pushing back. CGTN’s Jim Spellman reports.

April 19, 2025

Is AI-generated art truly creative?

The creative abilities of generative Artificial Intelligence seemingly improve day by day. But critics debate whether it’s truly creative when the AI capitalizes off of human creativity — without compensating the creator. That issue is underscored by a new feature that’s allowing users […]

April 19, 2025

Brazil to host BRICS Leaders’ summit in July

Rio de Janeiro is preparing to host its fourth BRICS Leaders’ summit in July. Brazil once again took over the group’s presidency this year. The Rio BRICS Committee is busily planning for the high-level event, which is prioritizing six themes: trade, artificial intelligence, global […]

April 18, 2025

Canadian Election: Key Highlights and Takeaways

The four leading contenders vying to become Canada’s next prime minister faced off in their final televised debate Thursday night. With the election fast approaching, the race appears to be narrowing between two frontrunners. CGTN’s Dan Williams reports.

April 18, 2025

Puerto Rico reels from second island-wide blackout

Puerto Rico is facing yet another power crisis. Crews have restored electricity to nearly all of the island’s residents so far, following a massive outage that plunged the entire island into darkness. CGTN’s Nitza Soledad Perez has more.

April 17, 2025

China assists Cuba in solving power blackouts

Cuba is coping with a severe energy crisis, with residents often experiencing power outages and fuel shortages. But that could change with the help of solar energy from China. CGTN’s Luis Chirino reports.

April 17, 2025

Los Angeles faces billions in damage 100 days after wildfires

It’s been about a hundred days since the city of Los Angeles endured the most destructive wildfires in its history. CGTN correspondent Ediz Tiyanşan reports from Los Angeles on the financial impact of the disaster.

April 16, 2025

Cuba faces energy crisis as blackouts surge

Cuba is coping with a severe energy crisis with residents often experiencing power outages and fuel shortages. But that could change with the help of China. The island expects to increase its power generation by 1000 megawatts this year thanks to 50 planned solar parks […]

April 16, 2025

U.S. court blocks deportation of over 500,000 migrants

A U.S. federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from deporting over half a million Caribbean and Latin American migrants previously shielded from removal. These migrants arrived legally under a Biden program that offered temporary reprieve for those fleeing certain countries. CGTN’s Nitza Soledad Perez […]

April 16, 2025

Argentina shops struggle as inflation soars

Argentina received the first chunk of a $20-billion IMF loan this week to help stabilize the country’s economy. The government says it’s already controlling rampant inflation, but many people and businesses say prices are still rising. Joel Richards reports.

April 15, 2025

Harvard resists Trump’s demands, faces federal funding cuts

Scores of U.S. universities are being threatened with huge federal funding cuts unless they meet what they consider ideological demands from the Trump administration. But where some have agreed, Harvard is refusing. CGTN’s Owen Fairclough has the latest.

April 15, 2025

Remittances from U.S. to Mexico benefitting both countries

Mexico received some $68 billion dollars last year from Mexicans living abroad, most in the United States. That makes Mexico the world’s second largest recipient of migrants’ remittances, behind India, which receives $129 billion. New studies indicate the flow of funds to Mexican households is […]

April 15, 2025

Nobel prize-winning Peruvian novelist Mario Vargas Llosa leaves lasting legacy

Peruvian author Mario Vargas Llosa, a giant of Latin American literature, died Sunday, April 13, at 89 years old. Llosa was awarded the Nobel prize for literature in 2010 “for his cartography of structures of power and his trenchant images of the individual’s resistance, revolt, […]

April 15, 2025

Noboa wins re-election as president of Ecuador

Ecuador’s President Daniel Noboa won re-election on Sunday, April 13, securing a full four-year term as his leftist rival Luisa Gonzalez said she would not recognize the results. Dan Collyns reports from Quito.

April 13, 2025

Trump admin threatens tariffs for buyers of Venezuelan oil

The Trump administration is re-imposing sanctions and imposing new tariffs on Venezuela’s oil and gas industries, deepening the country’s economic isolation.

April 13, 2025

Ecuadoreans head to the polls in tight election

Amid surging violence and a stagnant economy, Ecuadoreans head to the polls to choose between presidential candidates incumbent President Daniel Noboa and leftist Luisa Gonzalez in the runoff vote today. Voters are tightly split between the two options.

April 13, 2025

Survivor recounts horror during roof collapse at Dominican Republican nightclub

While the tragedy has shaken the entire country, the town of Haina has suffered the most losses—its community forever changed.

April 12, 2025

Venezuelan artist exhibits immigrant stories in New Jersey

Amid renewed turmoil surrounding the deportation of undocumented immigrants in the United States, one Venezuelan artist is choosing to shine a light on the individual stories behind migrants coming to the U.S. Her new exhibit gives voice to their individual journeys and how they’ve navigated […]

April 11, 2025

Mexico launches energy reforms to boost sustainability

A major shift is taking place in Mexico when it comes to the energy sector. The country has recently passed sweeping new reforms designed to keep the state-run oil and electric companies public, and power Mexico’s economy toward cleaner energy. CGTN’s Franc Contreras reports from […]

April 11, 2025

U.S. plans new fees for ships linked to China

The U.S. may be reconsidering a plan to impose additional fees on Chinese shipping vessels docking at U.S. seaports. Following a backlash from five unions representing dozens of U.S. trade groups across multiple sectors, officials are reportedly softening their proposed measures to mitigate what could […]

April 11, 2025

Colombia plans to end social class system based on neighborhoods

Colombia’s president has promised to battle economic segregation, a geographical separation where wealth is concentrated in certain areas. The South American country has had a system of subsidizing certain neighborhoods for decades. But did the remedy become part of a greater problem? Michelle Begue reports.

April 11, 2025

Supreme Court says U.S. must help bring back wrongfully deported man

The Supreme Court, with its conservative majority, has ruled that the government must begin the process of returning Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland man deported to El Salavdor by mistake. The Trump claims he is a member of the violent MS-13 gang, something his lawyers […]

April 10, 2025

Argentina’s unions hold nationwide strike

Trade unions in Argentina staged a 24-hour nationwide general strike on Thursday, Apr. 10. It is the third strike President Javier Milei has faced since taking office in December 2023, just as the country is finalizing a new $20 billion loan from the International […]

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