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What did Trump and Xi agree on?

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Trump and Xi agree to reduce US tariffs on Chinese goods, with China resuming soybean purchases and pledging to curb fentanyl flows. China will not impose new rare earth export restrictions. Both leaders express willingness to cooperate on Ukraine, though Taiwan is not discussed. The agreements signal a thaw in trade tensions and ongoing diplomatic engagement.

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  • President Trump and President Xi held a meeting in Busan, South Korea, described as 'amazing' by Trump. 9s
  • China agreed to begin purchasing soybeans immediately and to work on stopping fentanyl flows. 15s
  • The leaders discussed technology issues, including semiconductor chips, but did not address Nvidia's Blackwell chips. 26s
  • Trump announced that tariffs on China would be reduced from 57% to 47%. 1m 9s
  • Trump signaled plans to visit China as soon as April, indicating continued diplomatic engagement. 1m 29s
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Trump says China tariff down to 47% from 57% after meeting Xi
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CNBC
5 hours ago
Trump says China tariff down to 47% from 57% after meeting Xi

Trump announces tariffs on China will be reduced from 57% to 47%. China will resume soybean purchases and work to stop fentanyl flows.

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10 News First
9 hours ago
Albanese attends APEC Summit as Trump, Xi meet amid trade tensions

Trump and Xi agree to reduce US tariffs on Chinese goods from 57% to 47%, and China commits not to impose new restrictions on rare earth exports. They also commit to cooperate on Ukraine.

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CBS News
12 hours ago
Trump, Xi Jinping meet face-to-face in South Korea over trade

US likely to drop threat of an additional 100% tariff on Chinese goods, and China expected to resume purchases of American soybeans.

Trump carries Asia deal-making momentum into Xi meeting
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DW News
1 day ago
Trump carries Asia deal-making momentum into Xi meeting

The leaders agree to a framework for a trade deal, shelving plans for new US tariffs on Chinese goods and reducing existing tariffs by both countries.

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