WorldVoice of America Chinese Broadcast — July 25, 2026

The United States announced new tariffs on almost all imports from 60 countries, criticizing them for insufficient enforcement of bans on products made with forced labor. The US military carried out fresh airstrikes on Iran’s military capabilities and maritime facilities, while Tehran and allied militias launched missiles and drones toward four regional countries. President Trump said Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin had pledged not to sell weapons to Iran, warning that doing so would hurt them. Secretary of State Marco Rubio also voiced concern that China appears to be singling out Japan.