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Trump and Chinese Leader, Xi Jinping, Meeting in South Korea for Trade Talks—Live Updates

Trump and Chinese Leader, Xi Jinping, Meeting in South Korea for Trade Talks—Live Updates

Summary

President Donald Trump is meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea to discuss trade while attending the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit. The talks aim to ease trade tensions between the U.S. and China. Key topics likely include trade tariffs, soybean purchases, and fentanyl.

Key Facts

  • President Trump and President Xi Jinping are meeting in South Korea at the APEC Summit.
  • The meeting comes amid a trade conflict between the U.S. and China.
  • Trump has proposed to reduce a 100 percent tariff threat on Chinese goods.
  • China has expressed a willingness to work with the U.S. to improve relations.
  • Trump aims to encourage China to resume buying U.S. soybeans.
  • Discussion may include China's role in reducing Russian energy exports.
  • Trump plans to address tariffs related to fentanyl production with China.
  • Trump confirmed he would not meet North Korean leader Kim Jong-un at this time.
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