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'Bigger deal' on table: US, China extend trade truce by two months

This extension follows a series of discussions between US treasury secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese vice-premier He Lifeng. The truce allows both countries to evaluate China's compliance with trade commitments while discussing broader agreements.

'Bigger deal' on table: US, China extend trade truce by two months

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This extension follows a series of discussions between US treasury secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese vice-premier He Lifeng.

The truce allows both countries to evaluate China's compliance with trade commitments while discussing broader agreements.

Meetings will address various issues, including artificial intelligence and Taiwan relations.

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This extension follows a series of discussions between US treasury secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese vice-premier He Lifeng. The truce allows both countries to evaluate China's compliance with trade commitments while discussing broader agreements. Meetings will address various issues, including artificial intelligence and Taiwan relations.

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