Dealt a blow by the Court, the US president finds himself with less leverage as he tries to rebuild his protectionist trade wall.

US Supreme Court limits Trump’s tariff powers, affecting China, Canada, Mexico, and raising questions about India’s trade future.

Donald Trump told To Lam that the US would ease tech restrictions and expand cooperation. The meeting came as Vietnam announced $39 billion in Boeing deals and posted a record $121.6 billion trade surplus with Washington in 2025.

Chinese President Xi Jinping is heading to the negotiating table with Donald Trump with a boost in bargaining power, after the US leader lost his ability to quickly raise tariffs for nearly any reason.