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Beijing accuses U.S. of weaving accusations ‘made out of thin air’ against arrested Chinese spy

Yanjun Xu, an operative of China’s Ministry of State Security, was charged Wednesday in Cincinnati, Ohio, after being extradited to the U.S. from Belgium.

4 years ago

McCain joins defense voices slamming Trump tariffs

President Donald Trump’s aluminum and steel tariffs are aimed at improving national security, but Sen. John McCain has added his voice to those saying it will do just the opposite.

5 years ago

Trump says he won't back down on tariffs plan

Trump spoke shortly after a spokeswoman for House Speaker Ryan said the GOP leader was “extremely worried” about the tariffs setting off a trade war and had urged the White House “to not advance with this plan.”

5 years ago

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