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Trump Seeks Summit with Xi Amid Trade Strategy Shift

7/18/2025

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President Donald Trump is shifting his approach towards China, seeking a summit with Xi Jinping and a potential trade deal. His recent trade agreement with Indonesia, featuring a 19% tariff on its goods and boosted US product purchases, reflects his strategy to ease trade tensions while pursuing new international partnerships.

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President Donald Trump is shifting his approach towards China, seeking a summit with Xi Jinping and a potential trade deal. His recent trade agreement with Indonesia, featuring a 19% tariff on its goods and boosted US product purchases, reflects his strategy to ease trade tensions while pursuing new international partnerships.