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Trump claims he is in talks with Beijing over tariffs despite denial from China – video
Donald Trump has asserted that US officials are engaged in discussions with their Chinese counterparts to address the ongoing tariff dispute, despite China's earlier denials calling such claims ‘baseless.’ Meanwhile, Nissan has projected a £4 billion loss due to rising costs and the looming threat of Trump-imposed tariffs. Additionally, the IMF chief has urged the US to expedite trade deals to mitigate potential damage to the global economy. Full Article
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