Xi: In that case I'll take 40%
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Although I don't disagree with China taking America's view on war, during a war with America. It's the old phrase - barbarians only understand violence, so make sure you speak their language to them.
China will put 34% tariffs on all imports from the US starting from April 10. Finally some ballsy moves
This is much needed because if you just talk-talk-threaten and then do nothing, the others (especially white cultures) think they can walk all over you.This move sends a big message, if Trump chooses to escalate, then he will destroy the US economy.
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"The US is negotiating a minerals deal with conflict-hit Congo, a Trump official says"
"KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — A Trump administration official said Thursday the United States is in talks with conflict-plagued Congo on developing its mineral resources under a deal the Congolese president has said could help make his country safer.
U.S. President Donald Trump’s senior adviser for Africa, Massad Boulos, did not provide details of the potential deal following talks with Congo’s President Felix Tshisekedi in Kinshasa, but he said it could involve “multibillion-dollar investments.”
“You have heard about a minerals agreement. We have reviewed” the Congo’s proposal, Boulos said. “I am pleased to announce that the president and I have agreed on a path forward for its development.”
American companies would be “operating transparently” and would “stimulate local economies,” Boulos said.
Congo is the world’s largest producer of cobalt, a mineral used to make lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles and smartphones. It also has substantial gold, diamond and copper reserves.
Tshisekedi said last month that he was open to a deal on developing critical minerals with the United States if the American involvement could help quell insurgencies and boost security in the African country."
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At least 11 dead and scores injured in Congo after blasts at M23 rebel leaders' rally, rebels say
At least 11 dead and scores injured in Congo after blasts at M23 rebel leaders' rally, rebels say
Congo and M23 rebel group will hold peace talks on Tuesday, mediator Angola says
Congo and M23 rebel group will hold peace talks on Tuesday, mediator Angola says
“I think that the U.S. is able to use either pressure or sanctions to make sure that armed groups ... can be kept at bay,” he said on U.S. TV broadcaster Fox.
The Trump administration also is negotiating with Ukraine over a minerals deal in that country, which originally was proposed by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy last fall in hopes of strengthening his country’s hand in its conflict with Russia by tying U.S. interests to Ukraine’s future.
Eastern Congo has been in conflict for decades with more than 100 armed groups, most of which are vying for territory in the mineral-rich region near the border with Rwanda. The conflict has created one of the world’s largest humanitarian crises with more than 7 million people displaced, including 100,000 who fled homes this year.
The M23 is the most potent armed group and is backed by Congo’s neighbor Rwanda. In a major escalation since January, the M23 rebels have captured the cities of Goma and Bukavu and several towns in eastern Congo, prompting fears of regional war.
On Thursday, M23 withdrew from Walikale, a key mining town in eastern Congo it captured last month, after weeks of fighting with Congolese forces and its allied Wazalendo militia.
M23 spokesman Lawrence Kanyuka said the group decided to “reposition its forces” from Walikale and its surrounding areas in line with a unilateral ceasefire it declared in February.
Willy Mishiki, a national deputy representing Walikale, said the rebels left under pressure from the Wazalendo. Walikale resident Faustin Kamala said it’s not clear where the rebels went.
The Walikale area is home to the largest tin deposits in Congo and to several significant gold mines. The Bisie tin mine, around 60 kilometers (35 miles) northwest of the town, accounts for the majority of tin exports from North Kivu province."
"KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — A Trump administration official said Thursday the United States is in talks with conflict-plagued Congo on developing its mineral resources under a deal the Congolese president has said could help make his country safer.
U.S. President Donald Trump’s senior adviser for Africa, Massad Boulos, did not provide details of the potential deal following talks with Congo’s President Felix Tshisekedi in Kinshasa, but he said it could involve “multibillion-dollar investments.”
“You have heard about a minerals agreement. We have reviewed” the Congo’s proposal, Boulos said. “I am pleased to announce that the president and I have agreed on a path forward for its development.”
American companies would be “operating transparently” and would “stimulate local economies,” Boulos said.
Congo is the world’s largest producer of cobalt, a mineral used to make lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles and smartphones. It also has substantial gold, diamond and copper reserves.
Tshisekedi said last month that he was open to a deal on developing critical minerals with the United States if the American involvement could help quell insurgencies and boost security in the African country."
"Related Stories
Congo rebel leader says sanctions or minerals deal with the US won’t stop fighting in the east
Congo rebel leader says sanctions or minerals deal with the US won’t stop fighting in the east
At least 11 dead and scores injured in Congo after blasts at M23 rebel leaders' rally, rebels say
At least 11 dead and scores injured in Congo after blasts at M23 rebel leaders' rally, rebels say
Congo and M23 rebel group will hold peace talks on Tuesday, mediator Angola says
Congo and M23 rebel group will hold peace talks on Tuesday, mediator Angola says
“I think that the U.S. is able to use either pressure or sanctions to make sure that armed groups ... can be kept at bay,” he said on U.S. TV broadcaster Fox.
The Trump administration also is negotiating with Ukraine over a minerals deal in that country, which originally was proposed by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy last fall in hopes of strengthening his country’s hand in its conflict with Russia by tying U.S. interests to Ukraine’s future.
Eastern Congo has been in conflict for decades with more than 100 armed groups, most of which are vying for territory in the mineral-rich region near the border with Rwanda. The conflict has created one of the world’s largest humanitarian crises with more than 7 million people displaced, including 100,000 who fled homes this year.
The M23 is the most potent armed group and is backed by Congo’s neighbor Rwanda. In a major escalation since January, the M23 rebels have captured the cities of Goma and Bukavu and several towns in eastern Congo, prompting fears of regional war.
On Thursday, M23 withdrew from Walikale, a key mining town in eastern Congo it captured last month, after weeks of fighting with Congolese forces and its allied Wazalendo militia.
M23 spokesman Lawrence Kanyuka said the group decided to “reposition its forces” from Walikale and its surrounding areas in line with a unilateral ceasefire it declared in February.
Willy Mishiki, a national deputy representing Walikale, said the rebels left under pressure from the Wazalendo. Walikale resident Faustin Kamala said it’s not clear where the rebels went.
The Walikale area is home to the largest tin deposits in Congo and to several significant gold mines. The Bisie tin mine, around 60 kilometers (35 miles) northwest of the town, accounts for the majority of tin exports from North Kivu province."
On April 2, 2025, the US government announced the imposition of "reciprocal tariffs" on Chinese goods exported to the United States. The US practice is not in line with international trade rules, seriously undermines China's legitimate rights and interests, and is a typical unilateral bullying practice that not only undermines the interests of the United States itself, but also endangers the stability of global economic development and supply chains.
In accordance with the Tariff Law of the People's Republic of China, the Customs Law of the People's Republic of China, the Foreign Trade Law of the People's Republic of China and other laws and regulations and basic principles of international law, and with the approval of the State Council, the State Council Tariff Commission issued an announcement that, from 12:01 on April 10, 2025, a 34% tariff will be imposed on all imported goods originating from the United States. Goods that have been shipped from the place of departure before 12:01 on April 10, 2025 and imported between 12:01 on April 10, 2025 and 24:00 on May 13, 2025 will not be subject to the additional tariffs.
In accordance with the Tariff Law of the People's Republic of China, the Customs Law of the People's Republic of China, the Foreign Trade Law of the People's Republic of China and other laws and regulations and basic principles of international law, and with the approval of the State Council, the State Council Tariff Commission issued an announcement that, from 12:01 on April 10, 2025, a 34% tariff will be imposed on all imported goods originating from the United States. Goods that have been shipped from the place of departure before 12:01 on April 10, 2025 and imported between 12:01 on April 10, 2025 and 24:00 on May 13, 2025 will not be subject to the additional tariffs.
On April 4, the Ministry of Commerce issued an announcement by the Unreliable Entity List Working Mechanism on the inclusion of 11 US companies including Skydio in the Unreliable Entity List. In order to safeguard national sovereignty, security and development interests, in accordance with the Foreign Trade Law of the People's Republic of China, the National Security Law of the People's Republic of China, the Anti-Foreign Sanctions Law of the People's Republic of China and other relevant laws, the Unreliable Entity List Working Mechanism decided to include 11 entities including Skydio in the Unreliable Entity List in accordance with Articles 2, 8 and 10 of the Unreliable Entity List Regulations and other relevant provisions, and take the following measures:
1. The above-mentioned companies are prohibited from engaging in import and export activities related to China;
2. The above-mentioned companies are prohibited from making new investments in China.
Matters not covered in this announcement shall be implemented in accordance with the Unreliable Entity List Regulations.
This announcement shall take effect from the date of publication.
Appendix: 11 U.S. entities included in the Unreliable Entity List
1. Skydio Inc.
2. BRINC Drones, Inc.
3. Red Six Solutions
4. SYNEXXUS, Inc.
5. Firestorm Labs, Inc.
6. Kratos Unmanned Aerial Systems, Inc.
7. HavocAI
8. Neros Technologies
9. Domo Tactical Communications
10. Rapid Flight LLC
11. Insitu, Inc.
1. The above-mentioned companies are prohibited from engaging in import and export activities related to China;
2. The above-mentioned companies are prohibited from making new investments in China.
Matters not covered in this announcement shall be implemented in accordance with the Unreliable Entity List Regulations.
This announcement shall take effect from the date of publication.
Appendix: 11 U.S. entities included in the Unreliable Entity List
1. Skydio Inc.
2. BRINC Drones, Inc.
3. Red Six Solutions
4. SYNEXXUS, Inc.
5. Firestorm Labs, Inc.
6. Kratos Unmanned Aerial Systems, Inc.
7. HavocAI
8. Neros Technologies
9. Domo Tactical Communications
10. Rapid Flight LLC
11. Insitu, Inc.
On April 4, the Ministry of Commerce and the General Administration of Customs issued an announcement to implement export control on medium and heavy rare earth related items. The spokesperson of the Ministry of Commerce answered questions from reporters on the implementation of export control on medium and heavy rare earth related items. The spokesperson said that in accordance with the Export Control Law of the People's Republic of China and other relevant laws and regulations, on April 4, the Ministry of Commerce, together with the General Administration of Customs, issued an announcement on the implementation of export control measures on 7 types of medium and heavy rare earth related items, including samarium, gadolinium, terbium, dysprosium, lutetium, scandium, and yttrium, and it was officially implemented on the date of issuance.
The Chinese government implemented export control on the relevant items in accordance with the law this time, with the aim of better safeguarding national security and interests and fulfilling international obligations such as non-proliferation. The relevant items have dual-use attributes, and it is an internationally accepted practice to impose export control on them. As a responsible major country, China has put the relevant items on the list, reflecting its consistent position of firmly maintaining world peace and regional stability. China is willing to strengthen foreign exchanges and cooperation and promote compliant trade through the bilateral export control dialogue and exchange mechanism.
The Chinese government implemented export control on the relevant items in accordance with the law this time, with the aim of better safeguarding national security and interests and fulfilling international obligations such as non-proliferation. The relevant items have dual-use attributes, and it is an internationally accepted practice to impose export control on them. As a responsible major country, China has put the relevant items on the list, reflecting its consistent position of firmly maintaining world peace and regional stability. China is willing to strengthen foreign exchanges and cooperation and promote compliant trade through the bilateral export control dialogue and exchange mechanism.