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US and China near tariff reduction deal ahead of Trump-Xi summit

The U.S. and China are nearing a potential agreement to reduce import taxes on $30 billion worth of goods each, with hopes of an announcement during an upcoming meeting between Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping. This negotiation is a key part of establishing a U.S.-China Board of Trade. While a broad trade deal seems unlikely, targeted tariff reductions are anticipated, though their overall significance may be limited due to reduced bilateral trade reliance. AI

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · The Associated Press ·

    America’s tariff war on Canada rages as it seeks ‘early date’ to bring early end to $30 billion impasse with China

    Trump and Chinese president Xi Jinping are expected to meet in Washington on Sept. 24 for their third face-to-face talks in the past year.