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What can be expected from the Trump-Xi meeting?

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The Trump-Xi meeting is expected to focus on de-escalating trade tensions, with a framework deal involving resumed Chinese purchases of American soybeans, rare earth minerals, and progress on TikTok and fentanyl. While the agreement lowers immediate tensions, it does not address deeper structural issues. The meeting is likely to be a formal confirmation of the deal, with few surprises anticipated.

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What to expect from Trump's meeting with Xi

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  • Trump and Xi are set to meet following agreement on a trade framework.
  • The deal includes China resuming purchases of US soybeans and a rare earth minerals agreement. 11s
  • Tariffs will be reduced to previous levels, easing recent escalations. 55s
  • The framework also addresses issues like TikTok and fentanyl. 1m 4s
  • Experts say the deal eases tensions but does not resolve deeper trade issues. 3m 22s
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What to expect from Trump's meeting with Xi
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CBS News
2 days ago
What to expect from Trump's meeting with Xi

The White House announced a framework trade deal including China increasing purchases of American soybeans and a rare earth minerals deal.

What to expect from Trump's meeting with Xi
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CBS News
2 days ago
What to expect from Trump's meeting with Xi

The framework also includes a deal on TikTok and potential progress on fentanyl, seen as a de-escalation of recent trade tensions.

What to expect from Trump's meeting with Xi
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CBS News
2 days ago
What to expect from Trump's meeting with Xi

The meeting is expected to be a photo op confirming the pre-negotiated deal, with few surprises and no major structural changes.

U.S. and China reach preliminary trade deal on rare earths, tariffs
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Fox News
3 days ago
U.S. and China reach preliminary trade deal on rare earths, tariffs

The preliminary agreement averts new tariffs and ensures continued U.S. access to Chinese rare earth minerals, but existing tariffs remain.

U.S.-China trade deal closing in ahead of meeting between Trump and Xi
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Euronews
4 days ago
U.S.-China trade deal closing in ahead of meeting between Trump and Xi

Trump expresses confidence that both China and the U.S. want to make a deal, with officials indicating an agreement is near.

Trump aims to clinch trade deal with China's Xi during Asia trip
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Reuters
4 days ago
Trump aims to clinch trade deal with China's Xi during Asia trip

Trump says both sides must make concessions on tariffs, and the outcome could benefit both countries.

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