US HOUSE SPEAKER JOHNSON: I WILL OFFER SIMPLE STOPGAP TO FUND DHS UNTIL MAY 22ND

TRUMP AND TOP WHITE HOUSE OFFICIALS HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT IRAN'S COUNTER-PROPOSAL WOULD LIKELY ARRIVE FRIDAY VIA INTERLOCUTORS -SOURCE

China’s Ministry of Commerce said it has initiated two trade barrier investigations into US practices, citing evidence that US actions in trade, technology exports and investment restrictions are disrupting global industrial and supply chains. The ministry said the measures may harm Chinese firms’ trade interests and could violate WTO rules and bilateral economic agreements. The investigations will focus on US actions affecting global supply chains and barriers to green product trade, with further steps to be taken based on the findings, the ministry added.