US-China tariff shakeup spurs diplomatic trade talk drama

April 25, 2025, 3:20 am

Recent developments in US–China trade relations reveal a tariff shakeup: the Trump administration hints at potential exemptions on select US imports while Chinese authorities lift duties on semiconductors. Trump’s claim of ongoing trade talks adds extra spice to an already ironic political tussle.

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US-China tariff shakeup spurs diplomatic trade talk drama

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