United States, China trade deal: White House issues statement after Geneva meeting, Trump teases announcement

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Trade talks between top officials from China and the United States have reportedly led to a “deal” between the two nations, potentially heralding an end to a dangerous trade war that erupted in the wake of US President Donald Trump’s tariff announcements. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has reported “substantial progress” in talks with China’s top economic officials to de-escalate the damaging economic battle. The White House issued a statement announcing a “China trade deal”. “I’m happy to report that we made substantial progress between the United States and China in the very important trade talks,” Mr Bessent said in...