US-China Discuss Cutting Some Tariffs as Leaders Prepare to Meet
The United States and China are discussing reductions in tariffs on some goods, including American energy and agricultural products, according to Bloomberg. The talks come as prospects for extending the two countries’ trade truce strengthen ahead of a leaders’ summit scheduled for the following week.
The United States and China are discussing cutting tariffs on some goods, including American energy and agricultural products, Bloomberg reported.
The discussions come as prospects for extending the US-China trade truce solidify ahead of a leaders’ summit next week.
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