Trump, Xi Framework Signals New Phase In U.S.-China Relations

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Trump and Chinese officials have reached a framework deal that could ease trade tensions ahead of Trump’s meeting with Xi Jinping in South Korea. The agreement includes China resuming U.S. soybean imports and delaying new export controls, while the U.S. considers rolling back tariffs. Analysts warn the détente may be temporary as key disputes over Taiwan and technology remain unresolved.

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00:02President Trump and Chinese officials reached a framework agreement after two days of talks

00:05in Kuala Lumpur, paving the way for a major trade deal at Trump's meeting with Xi Jinping

00:10in South Korea this week, and according to the Wall Street Journal,

00:13deals expected to involve China resuming U.S. soybean purchases and delaying new controls

00:17on rare-earth exports, while the U.S. may roll back tariffs and pause new policy actions

00:21against Beijing. Analysts say the arrangement marks a shift toward structured diplomacy,

00:26initiating a new phase of high-level diplomatic engagement. Analysts say Trump's new structured

00:30diplomatic schedule gives Beijing an advantage, and Xi aims for a strategic stalemate that eases

00:36U.S. pressure and buys China time to catch up. The Tate could stabilize relations temporarily,

00:42leaves deep tensions over Taiwan, technology, and global influence unresolved.

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