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Tit-for-tat tariffs, a shaky truce and turmoil: How we got to the Trump-Xi meeting

Tit-for-tat tariffs, a shaky truce and turmoil: How we got to the Trump-Xi meeting

Summary

President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping are meeting on Thursday. They are expected to discuss a possible trade deal. This meeting follows months of trade tensions and tariffs between the U.S. and China.

Key Facts

  • President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping will meet in Busan, South Korea.
  • The meeting aims to discuss a trade deal between the U.S. and China.
  • U.S. Treasury Secretary said Trump might not impose the threatened 100% tariff on Chinese goods.
  • Tensions include tariffs and access to important resources like minerals and semiconductors.
  • TikTok, a Chinese app, is also a subject of tension due to security concerns.
  • The meeting happens during the APEC summit and follows a 10-month trade dispute.
  • Tariffs between the U.S. and China have reached high levels, affecting global businesses.

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