Trade War
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Canadian blueberries come under U.S. trade officials’ scrutinyAfter waging war on Canadian dairy, steel and aluminum, U.S. trade representatives are setting their sights on foreign berry farmers and vegetable growers.EconomyOct 5, 2020
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China plans to cut tariffs on more than 850 productsThe products include frozen pork, asthma and diabetes medications and some high-tech components.WorldDec 23, 2019
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Economy ‘resilient’ despite trade war uncertainty: Bank of CanadaUnlike many other central banks, the Bank of Canada has not moved to lower interest rates to support growth in response to global economic weakness.MoneyDec 5, 2019
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Michael Sabia calls trade war between U.S. and China the ‘defining conflict of our time’Trade tensions between the U.S. and China have flared repeatedly after U.S. President Donald Trump imposed punitive tariffs last year.EconomyNov 28, 2019
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U.S.-China trade deal still ‘possible’ this year, says Trump’s national security advisorU.S. President Donald Trump on Friday said he had told Chinese President Xi Jinping that crushing the Hong Kong protesters would have "a tremendous negative impact" on efforts to reach an accord to end a 16-month trade war.WorldNov 23, 2019
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Trump says he might sign a finalized China trade deal in IowaFarmers have been hit hard by the trade war with China. Trump has been trying to assure them that they will come out ahead in the end.WorldNov 1, 2019
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Chinese officials will soon be required by the U.S. to report American contactsThe rules cover all meetings Chinese diplomats have with representatives of state, local and municipal governments and all visits to public and private educational and research institutions, including national laboratories in the U.S. and its territories.WorldOct 16, 2019
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U.S. suspends China tariff hike in temporary trade war truceThe administration agreed to suspend a tariff hike on $250 billion worth of Chinese imports that was set to take effect Tuesday. And China agreed to buy up to $50 billion in U.S. farm products.WorldOct 11, 2019
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‘I will not accept a bad deal’: Trump’s China trade rhetoric turns harsh at UNChina's top official at the UN General Assembly, Foreign Minister Wang Yi, sat silently during Trump's remarks, showing no reaction on camera.EconomySep 24, 2019
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U.S.-China trade talks to resume in October as economic impact lingersThe Chinese Commerce Ministry gave no details but said the two sides want to create “favorable conditions.”WorldSep 5, 2019
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