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A trade boost and a new relationship status: U.S. touts modest China deals after summit’s good vibes

The stakes were high and the deals were modest, but President Donald Trump may have left China last week having laid solid groundwork with Chinese leader Xi Jinping — though a number of issues could still sour ties.

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A trade boost and a new relationship status: U.S. touts modest China deals after summit’s good vibesThe stakes were high and the deals were modest, but President Donald Trump may have left China last week having laid solid groundwork with Chinese leader Xi Jinping — though a number of issues could still sour ties.
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