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Khushboo Razdan
Senior US Correspondent
Khushboo Razdan is a senior correspondent based in Washington. Prior to this, she worked for the Post in New York. Before joining the team, she worked as a multimedia journalist in Beijing and New Delhi for over a decade. She is a graduate of the Columbia Journalism School.
Khushboo Razdan is a senior correspondent based in Washington. Prior to this, she worked for the Post in New York. Before joining the team, she worked as a multimedia journalist in Beijing and New Delhi for over a decade. She is a graduate of the Columbia Journalism School.
Areas of Expertise:
US-China relations, Indo-Pacific geopoliticsLanguages Spoken:
English, Hindi
Move weeks before Trump-Xi summit highlights mixed signals from Washington and injects fresh uncertainty into fragile US-China truce.
US president and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping may roll back tariffs for up to a year as officials seek short-term economic wins.
Beijing stresses partnership and multilateralism; New Delhi underscores border stability, caution and gradual steps after years of strain.
Washington says its delegation to Guangzhou will press ‘America first’ trade goals while coordinating with Beijing after leaders’ talk.
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Washington says the Forge initiative is about securing supply chains against shocks and price coercion, not building an exclusive bloc.
More than 50 countries encouraged to back US-led framework using price floors and financing to blunt Beijing’s control of hi-tech materials.
Chinese readout says Xi urged caution on US arms sales to Taiwan as Trump pledged dialogue to keep bilateral relations positive and stable.
Howard Lutnick accuses China of dumping and weaponising supply chains as White House tries to rally allies to its cause.
Under the pact, India’s tariffs have been reduced from 50 per cent to 18 per cent.
The initiative, dubbed Project Vault, aims to create a commercial stockpile to shield US manufacturers from supply shocks and price swings.
Secretary of State Rubio said the decision was encouraging, as it drew support on Capitol Hill and unease among Chinese-linked firms.
Thursday’s bills send signal to White House that US partnership with Taipei must not be forgotten as Trump threatens Cuba tariffs.
As US president courts rural voters before midterms, growers fear Beijing may retaliate against Trump policies by curbing purchases again.
The US president derides Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney as ‘governor’, says China will ‘eat Canada alive’; expert says ‘irony is dead’.
A key Republican challenges White House AI czar and Nvidia despite Maga backlash; it must still pass both chambers and get Trump’s signature.
Harsh rhetoric from the US leader at forum combined threats towards allies with praise for traditional adversaries during a 70-minute talk.
In his speech to the World Economic Forum in Davos, the US president vowed not to invade Greenland while slamming Nato and Europe.
Trade official says island must stay in Trump’s favour for protection, but says he still plans an April China visit amid good ties with Xi.
US government warns global suppliers to negotiate agreements to secure reliable, diversified supplies for the US or face new trade hurdles.
Trump administration pauses immigrant visa processing from January 21, affecting applicants worldwide while exempting key visa categories.
Kevin Rudd left his post a year earlier than planned following criticism from US President Donald Trump at White House meeting in October.
China’s embassy opposes Washington’s ‘long-arm jurisdiction’ after Trump announces a 25 per cent tariff on countries doing business with Iran.
Commerce Department, FCC make U-turn after barring imports of new Chinese drone models in December to address national security concerns.
Unpaid billions of dollars in judgments against China sucks US State Department into escalating legal dispute, but Beijing remains defiant.
White House vows continued ‘American dominance in the western hemisphere’ as Trump claims Caracas will now buy ‘only American-made’ products.
US Secretary of Defence believes show of ‘absolute deterrence’ sends clear message to their ‘enemies’ and the ‘world is taking notice’.
Chinese-linked company ordered to unwind its acquisition of US semiconductor assets, citing national security concerns.
Trump and Takaichi telephone conversation reaffirms ‘close coordination’ of US-Japan alliance and hopes of a ‘new chapter’ for partnership.
Some analysts, however, say Quad is losing significance under Trump despite this latest show of unity and deterrence by the regional bloc.
