Nina Larson

Geneva

Writer and Editor at Agence France-Presse (AFP)

AFP journalist, Geneva. Any opinions expressed here are my own, and retweets do not mean or imply endorsement.

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UPDATE: US, China agree to slash tariffs in trade war de-escalation

2 days ago | macaubusiness.com | Nina Larson

The United States and China announced Monday an agreement to drastically reduce tit-for-tat tariffs for 90 days, de-escalating a trade war that has roiled financial markets and raised fears of a global economic downturn. After their first talks since US President Donald Trump launched his trade war, the world’s two biggest economies agreed in a joint statement to bring their triple-digit tariffs down to two figures and continue negotiations.
US, China Agree To Slash Tariffs In Trade War De-escalation

2 days ago | ibtimes.com.au | Nina Larson

The United States and China announced Monday an agreement to drastically reduce tit-for-tat tariffs for 90 days, de-escalating a trade war that has roiled financial markets and raised fears of a global economic downturn. After their first talks since US President Donald Trump launched his trade war, the world's two biggest economies agreed in a joint statement to bring their triple-digit tariffs down to two figures and continue negotiations.
US, China agree to slash tariffs in trade war de-escalation

2 days ago | terradaily.com | Nina Larson

US, China agree to slash tariffs in trade war de-escalationBy Nina LARSONGeneva (AFP) May 12, 2025 The United States and China announced Monday an agreement to drastically reduce tit-for-tat tariffs for 90 days, de-escalating a trade war that has roiled financial markets and raised fears of a global economic downturn.
Washington hails ‘substantive progress’ after trade talks with China

3 days ago | newstalkzb.co.nz | Nina Larson |Daniel Avis

Washington expressed optimism after a weekend of trade talks with China aimed to de-escalate trade tensions sparked by President Donald Trump’s aggressive tariff rollout. “I’m happy to report that we’ve made substantial progress between the United States and China in the very important trade talks,” US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told reporters in Geneva.
Washington hails ‘substantive progress’ after trade talks with China

3 days ago | nzherald.co.nz | Nina Larson |Daniel Avis

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent (L) and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer speak to the media after talks between seniors US and Chinese officials on tariffs in Geneva on May 11, 2025. Photo / AFPWashington expressed optimism after a weekend of trade talks with China aimed to de-escalate trade tensions sparked by President Donald Trump’s aggressive tariff rollout.
Trump hails US-China trade 'reset' after first day of talks

4 days ago | philstar.com | Nina Larson

GENEVA, Switzerland — US President Donald Trump hailed early Sunday a "total reset" in US-China trade relations following the first day of talks between top American and Chinese officials in Geneva aimed at de-escalating tensions sparked by his aggressive tariff rollout.
Depoliticising Eurovision 'impossible', experts say

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Nina Larson

The Eurovision Song Contest is meant to be about celebrating music and cultural diversity, but politics inevitably seeps in, challenging the competition's long-standing claim to neutrality. Hopeful artists drawn from 37 countries will compete in this year's contest in the Swiss city of Basel starting next week, with the big finale on May 17.
'Deadly blockade' leaves Gaza aid work on verge of collapse

1 week ago | rnz.co.nz | Nina Larson

By Nina Larson, AFPContent warning: This article contains distressing content. Humanitarians described horrific scenes of starving, bloodied children and fights over water in Gaza, two months into Israel's full blockade on aid, with dire warnings that aid operations are on the brink of total collapse.
'Deadly blockade' leaves Gaza aid work on verge of collapse: UN, Red Cross

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Nina Larson

Two months into Israel's full blockade on aid into Gaza, humanitarians described Friday horrific scenes of starving, bloodied children and people fighting over water, with aid operations on the "verge of total collapse". The United Nations and the Red Cross sounded the alarm at the dire situation in the war-ravaged Palestinian territory, demanding international action.
'Not a commodity': UN staff rally over deep cuts

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Nina Larson

Hundreds of UN staff rallied in Geneva Thursday over deep funding cuts, especially from key donor the United States, which have led to mass-layoffs and threatened life-saving services around the world. The demonstration, called by UN staff unions and associations, brought together workers from a wide range of Geneva-based agencies, along with their families and supporters under a blazing sun.