Trump managed two trade deals in his 90-day tariff pause. Experts say China was a key factor


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US President Donald Trump wanted 90 deals done in 90 days before his signature "Liberation Day" tariff policy was enforced. But the Trump administration managed to secure just two in that time. Only one has been published and he has pushed back the introduction of new levies by three weeks. The new levies were due to come into effect on July 9 at midnight in the US (2pm AEST). Mr Trump heralded the trade deals with Vietnam and the United Kingdom as significant for the United States but pushed back the implementation of higher tariffs until August 1. Experts say...