U.S. and China Agree on Trade Framework
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After two days of talks in London, the U.S. and China late Tuesday agreed on what they called a framework to get a May trade truce back on track. Investors yawned, with U.S. stock-index futures a shade lower Wednesday morning.
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Officials from both sides are set to talk on Monday in London, aiming to resolve differences over tariffs and supply chains that have endangered a fragile truce between the countries.
Trade talks between the US and China resumed on Tuesday after six hours of discussions between top officials in London on Monday. Tuesday's talks are expected to continue to focus on easing tensions over rare earths and tech.