Agricultural experts, however, doubted the claims that the crop fungus is a threat as it is already widespread in the US and poses little food safety risk

Amidst arrests of alleged bioterrorists in Michigan, an expert advocates severing ties with China, citing potential threats worse than COVID-19. The case involves Chinese nationals accused of smuggling and researching a harmful fungus,

Export controls—a major concern for industries worldwide—are moving to the top of the agenda of trade talks between the U.S. and China on Monday. The trade war between Washington and Beijing has in recent weeks veered away from tariffs, focusing instead on each country’s restrictions on material or products the other side desperately needs.

The US and China will resume trade talks Monday in London after President Trump's "very positive" call with Xi Jinping on Thursday, aiming to ease tensions over tariffs and rare earth minerals.