‘Hostile, but hooked’: What’s behind the US-China trade truce extension?
Some analysts say extending the truce is pure optics – others say it’s a useful step towards a more durable deal.

Some analysts say extending the truce is pure optics – others say it’s a useful step towards a more durable deal.






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