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China presses Washington for tariff cut in trade deal
Beijing said US negotiators agreed to roll back September penalties on $112 billion of imports, Trump dismissed claim.
Trump pushes back on reports US will remove China tariffs
Trump’s pushback suggested that negotiations haven’t progressed as far as hoped.
China says Beijing, US to lift tariff hikes as talks advance
Negotiators agreed to a “phased cancellation” of tariff hikes if talks progress.
Europeans look to China as global partner, shun Trump’s US
Macron visiting Beijing portrayed himself as an envoy for the whole European Union.
Why Trump tariffs haven’t revitalized American steelmakers
Raised costs for steel users and has done little to blunt China’s dominance of global steel production.
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Trump can begin steps to pull US out of Paris climate deal
Withdrawal would take a year, wouldn’t become official until at least the day after the 2020 presidential election.
Most ASEAN leaders no shows in meeting with Trump’s proxy
O’Brien read a letter from Trump, who invited ASEAN leaders to a “special summit” in the US early next year.
Trump’s Rust Belt revival is fading. Will it matter in 2020?
Economic trajectory shifting downward quickly, fueled by a slumping global economy and the trade wars.
Democrats can learn from slim Liberal win to beat Trump: ex-Obama envoy
It’s about working those congressional districts or states that actually make the difference.
Quebec hopes Trump lawsuit doesn’t force California out of carbon market
But Legault says the cap and trade system is still viable without the US state.
China appeals to Washington for quick end to trade war
Trump delayed a tariff due to take effect Tuesday on US$250 billion of Chinese goods but another increase on $160 billion of imports still is scheduled for Dec. 15.
China tempers hopes about US tariff war truce
US complaints China steals or pressures companies to hand over technology have not been addressed.
US plans to allow some technology sales to Huawei: report
Loss of access to American components and support threatens Chinese tech company’s its smartphone sales.
US, China to begin 13th round of trade talks
Deadlock over US allegations China steals technology and pressures foreign companies to hand over trade secrets.
Hopes are dim as US and China resume high stakes trade talks
Both are up against a formidable adversary that shows no inclination to yield.
