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China urges free trade amid U.S. tariff talks at ASEAN summit

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U.S. President Donald Trump declined to meet with Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney as trade tensions linger, while China and the United States moved toward easing tariffs.

Breakdown
  • China advocated for free trade and stronger economic ties at a regional summit.
  • U.S. and Chinese officials discussed a framework to pause new tariffs and export controls. 17s
  • President Trump signed trade framework agreements with four countries, without reducing tariffs. 49s
  • Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney expressed openness to trade talks with the U.S. amid tensions. 59s
  • Brazilian President Lula da Silva reported progress in trade talks with the U.S. 1m 38s
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