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Trump's Trade Investigation Could Spark Higher Tariffs on China

10/26/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump oversees an investigation into China's compliance with the 2020 trade agreement, potentially prompting higher tariffs.
The move coincides with Trump’s planned meeting with Xi Jinping at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit in South Korea.
U.S. officials are also engaging with China in Malaysia to ease tensions.
Trump has suggested lowering tariffs if China resumes purchases of U.S. soybeans and lifts rare-earth export restrictions.

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U.S. President Donald Trump oversees an investigation into China's compliance with the 2020 trade agreement, potentially prompting higher tariffs.
The move coincides with Trump’s planned meeting with Xi Jinping at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit in South Korea.
U.S. officials are also engaging with China in Malaysia to ease tensions.
Trump has suggested lowering tariffs if China resumes purchases of U.S. soybeans and lifts rare-earth export restrictions.