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US touts 'substantial progress' in tariff talks with China, but details are still scarce

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The lead U.S. negotiator in trade talks with China cheered “a great deal of productivity” in resolving differences between the world’s two leading economic powers, after officials wrapped two days of bargaining in Switzerland following President Donald Trump imposing steep tariffs and Beijing retali…

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  1. Al Jazeera

    Chinese export hike reported as tariff talks with US set to start (opens Al Jazeera)

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    China diverting exports but eager to avert trade war threat in first meeting since Trump unveiled punishing levies.

  2. Boston

    US-China tariff talks to continue Sunday, an official tells AP, as Trump touts 'great progress made' (opens Boston)

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    President Donald Trump last month raised tariffs on China to a combined 145%, and China retaliated by hitting U.S. imports with a 125% levy.

  3. Al Jazeera

    China, US hold talks on tariffs in first bid to de-escalate trade war (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Analysts have low expectations of a breakthrough, but host Switzerland hopes ‘road map’ will emerge.

  4. The Boston Globe

    US-China tariff talks to continue Sunday, an official tells The Associated Press (opens The Boston Globe)

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    There was no immediate indication whether progress was made Saturday during a meeting that lasted more than 10 hours.

  5. Boston

    Tariff talks begin between US and Chinese officials in Geneva as the world looks for signs of hope (opens Boston)

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    President Donald Trump last month raised tariffs on China to a combined 145%, and China retaliated by hitting U.S. imports with a 125% levy.

  6. CNN

    US and China begin talks on easing trade war, Chinese state media says (opens CNN)

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    Trade talks between the United States and China have begun in Geneva, Switzerland, Chinese state media reported on Saturday, a nascent sign of a thaw in the trade war sparked by President Donald Trump’s massive tariffs.

  7. WMUR

    Tariff talks begin between US and Chinese officials in Geneva (opens WMUR)

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    Talks between U.S. and Chinese delegations over tariffs that threaten to upend the global economy ended and will resume Sunday, an official told the AP.

  8. Los Angeles Times

    Trump touts 'great progress' in high-stakes U.S.-China tariff talks, due to resume Sunday (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    No major breakthrough was announced in trade discussions that lasted more than 10 hours Saturday in Geneva. Talks are set to continue Sunday.

  9. KOB 4

    US touts 'substantial progress' in tariff talks with China, but details are still scarce (opens KOB 4)

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    The lead U.S. negotiator in trade talks with China cheered “a great deal of productivity” in resolving differences between the world’s two leading economic powers, after officials wrapped two days of bargaining in Switzerland following President Donald Trump imposing steep tariffs and Beijing retali…

  10. WSVN Miami

    US-China tariff talks to continue Sunday, an official tells AP, as Trump touts ‘great progress made’ - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)

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    GENEVA (AP) — The first day of sensitive talks between U.S. and Chinese delegations over tariffs that threaten to upend the global economy ended without major breakthroughs

  11. Green Field Reporter

    US and China begin 2nd day of tariff talks. No breakthroughs but Trump touts 'great progress' - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    GENEVA (AP) — The U.S. and China on Sunday resumed crucial tariff talks that have put the global economy on edge, but appeared to have diverging views of where the negotiations presently stand. U.S. President Donald Trump wrote on social media that “great progress” was being made and even suggested …

  12. WHDH Boston

    US and China begin 2nd day of tariff talks. No breakthroughs but Trump touts ‘great progress’ - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)

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    GENEVA (AP) — The U.S. and China on Sunday resumed crucial tariff talks that have put the global economy on edge, but appeared to have

  13. Al Jazeera

    US, China hail ‘substantial progress’ made in tariff talks in Geneva (opens Al Jazeera)

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    The two countries have said they will issue a joint statement on the talks on Monday.

  14. UPI

    U.S.-China trade talks continue for second day (opens UPI)

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    High-level trade talks between the United States and China are continuing Sunday in Geneva, marking the second day of negotiations between the two countries in the hope of ending President Donald Trump's trade war.

  15. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

    US, Chinese officials begin tariff dialogue (opens Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)

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    GENEVA -- The first day of sensitive talks between U.S. and Chinese delegations over tariffs that threaten to upend the global economy ended without major breakthroughs being announced, but President Donald Trump nonetheless touted "GREAT PROGRESS."

  16. Daily Journal

    US and China begin 2nd day of tariff talks. No breakthroughs but Trump touts 'great progress' (opens Daily Journal)

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    GENEVA (AP) — The U.S. and China on Sunday resumed crucial tariff talks that have put the global economy on edge, but appeared to have diverging views of where the negotiations presently stand. U.S. President Donald Trump wrote on social media that “great progress” was being made and even suggested …

  17. WMUR

    US-China tariff talks to continue Sunday (opens WMUR)

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    On social media, Trump wrote, "We want to see, for the good of both China and the U.S., an opening up of China to American business. GREAT PROGRESS MADE!!!"

  18. WHDH Boston

    US-China tariff talks to continue Sunday, an official tells AP, as Trump touts ‘great progress made’ - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)

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    GENEVA (AP) — Sensitive talks between U.S. and Chinese delegations over tariffs that threaten to upend the global economy ended after a day of prolonged negotiations and

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