Researcher in dangerous pathogen smuggling case back in court
Yunqing Jian, 33, of the People's Republic of China, appeared in court for a detention hearing.
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Yunqing Jian, 33, of the People's Republic of China, appeared in court for a detention hearing.
Two Chinese nationals are accused of smuggling a "potential agroterrorism weapon" via a noxious fungus into the U.S.
Two Chinese nationals are accused of smuggling a "potential agroterrorism weapon" via a noxious fungus into the U.S., according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Michigan. Here's the latest on the case.
Javed Ali, a counter-terrorism expert at the University of Michigan, says that based on information from the official criminal complaint, it doesn't look like a legitimate attempt at research.
The noxious fungus is known to cause "head blight," a disease that impacts barley, rice, wheat and maize and causes economic losses worth billions of dollars each year, according to a release.
The University of Michigan has issued a statement regarding two Chinese nationals accused of smuggling a dangerous fungus into the United States through Detroit Metropolitan Airport.
The man boarded a Delta flight from Detroit to Shanghai, China, on Jan. 19 using a Chinese passport in his name.
Shares of several major U.S. steel companies jumped Monday after President Trump said he would hike tariffs to 50%.
China's allegations come after President Trump on Friday accused the Chinese of violating a May 12 trade pact.
President Trump said on Friday that China is violating the "fast deal" it made with the nation to pare back tariffs during negotiations.
The university said it received a letter in February from U.S. Reps. Tim Walberg and John Moolenaar, urging EMU to cut partnerships with Beibu Gulf University and Guangxi University.
Eastern Michigan University said Wednesday it is severing partnerships with two Chinese universities in response to concerns from Congress.
Foot Locker is the second major U.S. shoe company to be acquired in recent weeks as tariffs hit footwear industry.
Japanese automaker joins other automakers in pointing to new U.S. tariffs as weighing on their financial results.
Stocks closed higher Monday as the U.S. and China moved to de-escalate their trade war, with investors eager for signs of a lasting agreement.
The White House says the U.S. and China have agreed to suspend for 90 days most of the tariffs imposed against each other over the last couple months.
Trade discussions between Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng ended after a weekend of prolonged negotiations.
The White House says it successfully mediated a ceasefire between India and Pakistan on Saturday, and U.S. and Chinese trade representatives met to discuss a possible deal.
President Trump opened the door to lowering tariffs on China as U.S. and Chinese officials prepare to meet this weekend.
President Trump and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent have both said numerous trade agreements could come as soon as this week.
A sharp drop in Chinese imports could lead to shortages of the following U.S. consumer products, one analysis shows.
The drop-off in shipments could lead to empty store shelves this summer as retailers deem China-made goods too expensive to import.
China has denied President Trump's assertion that the two sides were involved in active negotiations over tariffs.
As the Trump administration continues to levy 145% tariffs on goods from China, businesses in Southeast Michigan are now paying a high price to receive their goods from U.S. Customs.
The exemptions, published late Friday in a notice by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection office, cover various electronic goods, including smartphones.
