U.S. and China to talk trade after Trump, Xi call / Global
Monday, June 9, 2025, 1:23 pm permalink
Following a charged call between President Trump and China's Xi, delegations from both superpowers are headed to London for high-stakes trade talks. Amid a backdrop of diplomatic theater and economic brinkmanship, negotiators aim to smooth over frayed ties, underscoring a rare moment when rivalry meets the pragmatic need for cooperation.
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