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It could take months for agreement on a meeting between President Trump and Xi Jinping, China’s top leader, as Chinese officials seek a scripted encounter.
From The New York Times
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he will impose an additional 50% tariff on China if Beijing does not withdraw its retaliatory tariffs on the United States.
From Reuters
World leaders are now scrambling to respond, with some now negotiating with Trump to lower their rates.
From BBC

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