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Trump and Xi Cut Tariffs Amid Government Shutdown Crisis

10/30/2025

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President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping met at the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in South Korea, agreeing to reduce U.S. tariffs on China from 20% to 10%.
This agreement follows China's commitment to limit fentanyl exports and restart purchases of U.S. soybeans.
The ongoing government shutdown may result in over 65,000 children losing access to Head Start programs.
Trump's nominee for surgeon general is scheduled for a Senate confirmation hearing.

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Story summary

President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping met at the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in South Korea, agreeing to reduce U.S. tariffs on China from 20% to 10%.
This agreement follows China's commitment to limit fentanyl exports and restart purchases of U.S. soybeans.
The ongoing government shutdown may result in over 65,000 children losing access to Head Start programs.
Trump's nominee for surgeon general is scheduled for a Senate confirmation hearing.