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China, US discuss tariffs, farm trade ahead of Xi-Trump meeting

Headline via The Straits Times · first report 14 Nov, 14:04 IST, latest 14 Nov, 14:05 IST

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What we know

2 independent news organisations have reported this story. The first report we saw came from CNA at 14 Nov, 14:04 IST; the latest is from The Straits Times at 14 Nov, 14:05 IST. Rational Times has not independently confirmed the details: read each report through the links below.

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First report14 Nov, 14:04 IST
Latest report14 Nov, 14:05 IST
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China's commerce ministry did not say whether any agreements were reached, only that both sides will continue using the council to address trade concerns, expand cooperation and reduce outstanding issues.
The White House said Trump will meet Xi on Nov 19 on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum in Shenzhen.

Quoted from the newsrooms’ own feeds, with their names and links. Rational Times has not independently confirmed the details.

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