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Are China and the U.S. in a trade war?

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China and the U.S. are engaged in renewed trade tensions, with both sides imposing tariffs and export controls, particularly on rare earth minerals. The situation is widely described as a trade war, with each country leveraging economic measures in response to the other's actions. Negotiations continue, but volatility and mutual accusations persist.

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Analyst: China flexes power in U.S. trade war, spots economic weakness

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  • China sees potential weaknesses in the U.S. economy despite strong markets.
  • Beijing is prepared to use economic levers, including rare earth minerals, in trade talks. 23s
  • U.S. and Chinese leaders are expected to meet at upcoming summits, with hopes for de-escalation. 52s
  • A broad trade deal could involve China increasing U.S. agricultural imports, but concerns remain over Taiwan's role. 2m 17s
  • No major changes are expected in U.S. policy toward Taiwan in the near term. 3m 14s
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Analyst: China flexes power in U.S. trade war, spots economic weakness
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CNBC
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