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US-China Trade Deal Sparks Factory Revival, Drug Price Relief

5/13/2025

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The United States and China have struck a landmark trade deal, slashing tariffs and reigniting factory operations, a move heralded by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent as a step toward peace in the tariff war. In a parallel effort, Trump is set to sign an executive order to ensure fair prescription drug pricing, promising relief for American families.

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The United States and China have struck a landmark trade deal, slashing tariffs and reigniting factory operations, a move heralded by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent as a step toward peace in the tariff war. In a parallel effort, Trump is set to sign an executive order to ensure fair prescription drug pricing, promising relief for American families.