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China sees the U.S. trade deal as a huge win for Beijing

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The sky-high tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump on imports from China have largely been rolled back temporarily under the trade agreement.

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  1. As Trump Talks of China Deal, Tariffs Begin to Erode Trade

    Headline from Investopedia ·

  2. Trump Gives China Major Concession on Tariffs Before Talks Even Begin

    Headline from The New Republic ·

  3. Newest

    China sees the U.S. trade deal as a huge win for Beijing

    Headline from NBC Chicago ·

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  1. CNN

    Trump says he will lower tariffs on China ‘at some point’ (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    President Donald Trump says tariffs on Chinese imports to the United States will eventually be lowered, after both Beijing and Washington appeared to soften their positions about potential trade talks.

  2. The Week

    Trump shrugs off warnings over trade war costs (opens The Week)

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    The Week's feed description

    As shipments from China slow, Trump

  3. Investopedia

    As Trump Talks of China Deal, Tariffs Begin to Erode Trade (opens Investopedia)

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    Investopedia's feed description

    President Donald Trump's sky-high tariffs against China are starting to affect the economy, even as the president suggested the import taxes will be lowered eventually.

  4. PBS NewsHour

    China agrees to trade talks with the U.S. and rolls out more stimulus as tariffs hit economy (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    PBS NewsHour's feed description

    President Donald Trump's tariffs, set as high as 145 percent on imports from China, have begun to take a toll on its export-dependent economy at a time when it's already under pressure from a prolonged downturn in the property sector.

  5. The Atlantic

    Trump’s Weak Position on Trade (opens The Atlantic)

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    The Atlantic's feed description

    An incoherent American policy has allowed China to benefit from its focus and resolve.

  6. The New Republic

    Trump Gives China Major Concession on Tariffs Before Talks Even Begin (opens The New Republic)

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    The New Republic's feed description

    Donald Trump is so desperate to get a trade deal with China that he’s already backing down.

  7. The Hill

    5 things to watch as US, China kick off trade talks (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    President Trump on Friday issued his clearest sign yet of his desire to de-escalate the trade war he started with China last month. “80% Tariff on China seems right! Up to Scott B,” Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social, publicly advising Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to lower tariffs on China fr…

  8. PJ Media

  9. NBC Chicago

    China sees the U.S. trade deal as a huge win for Beijing (opens NBC Chicago)

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    NBC Chicago's feed description

    The sky-high tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump on imports from China have largely been rolled back temporarily under the trade agreement.

  10. CNN

    How Trump managed to get his much-needed China trade victory (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    President Donald Trump’s shock-and-awe tariff approach threatened to rupture global financial system and drive the US economy into recession. Nervous about the prospect of empty store shelves and reignited inflation, Trump sent in his even-keeled and professional negotiators to Geneva to snag a win.

  11. Rolling Stone

    Trump Gives In, Rolls Back China Tariffs (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Rolling Stone's feed description

    Donald Trump has agreed to substantially roll back tariffs on China as the two nations continue to work toward a permanent trade deal.

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