Trump imposed duties on steel and aluminum on April 2, 2018, citing Council on Foreign Relations data, while noting China's response was symbolic.

The entities involved

• Donald Trump →

  American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)

  • Abdul El-Sayed won the Michigan Senate primary and is now facing political challenges, including criticism from Donald Trump and discussions about potential support from Barack Obama.Sun 23:57
  • Trump, Hegseth, and Bessent discuss threats and escalation against Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz.Sun 23:56
• Beijing →

  capital city of China

  • A Beijing buyer is pressuring Fortescue to cut prices.Sun 23:12
  • Eximbank financed large-scale infrastructure projects in Samoa, supported by Chinese loans, while the IMF defined concessional borrowing thresholds.Sun 19:28
• Council on Foreign Relations →

  American think tank on foreign policy

  • CFR discusses the implications of a German political shift, with Liana Fix serving as a senior fellow.Fri 22:28
  • The Council on Foreign Relations commented on a speech delivered by MI5 Director General Ken McCallum.Wed 17:18

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