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Key FactsConflicting US-China Trade Talks Heighten Uncertainty
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- President Trump claims that trade discussions with China are ongoing, while Beijing denies this assertion.
- China has exempted some US imports from high tariffs and is considering further exemptions, as Trump discusses many upcoming agreements.
- Discussions at the IMF meetings highlight the need to mitigate risks posed by tariffs and address global growth concerns.
- Despite uncertainties, there are signs of de-escalation in the trade conflict between the US and China.
"Certain countries adhere to their own priorities, engage in bullying pressure and coercive transactions, and provoke trade wars for no reason, exposing their extreme egoism."— Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi made this statement on the sidelines of a regional meeting in Kazakhstan.
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