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Trump’s Hawkish Cabinet Could Be a Stepping Stone to Future Deals With China
By Jiachen Shi
By assembling a hawkish yet loyal Cabinet, Trump gains the short-term advantage of employing a “good cop, bad cop” approach to China.

China, US Hold Delayed Trade Meeting to Discuss ‘Phase 1’ Deal
By Associated Press
Both the U.S. and China expressed satisfaction with the talks and the implementation of the deal thus far.

US, Japan Look to Clinch Trade Deal in September
By Mina Pollmann
With China talks stalling, Trump may be more inclined to give Japan concessions to seal in a trade 'win.'

US Says Latest Trade Talks With China Were ‘Constructive’
By Dake Kang and Joe McDonald
The next round of discussions is expected to be held in Washington, DC in September.

US-Japan Trade Agreement Negotiations: Why Now?
By Yuma Osaki
Japan is ready to give Trump a signature economic win. Here's why.

Why the Pending U.S.-China Deal Will Not Suffice
By Roncevert Ganan Almond
This is not the end of the drama.

US Officials Arrive in China for Yet Another Round of Trade Talks
By Joe McDonald
An earlier end-of-March target for a final deal has fallen by the wayside, but discussions continue.

Why the US Needs a China Specialist at Trade Talks in Beijing
By Bonnie Girard
Like Go, the rules of negotiations with China are simple – but the strategy is infinitely complex.

As US-China Prepare for Next Trade Talks, Trump-Xi Meeting Remains Uncertain
By Darlene Superville
The U.S. treasury secretary says there are no plans for Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping to meet -- yet.

China, US Cautiously Optimistic After Latest Trade Talks
By Darlene Superville and Paul Wiseman
Both sides noted progress that could be turned into a formal deal at a future Trump-Xi meeting.

China’s Economy Czar to Visit Washington for Trade Talks
By Joe McDonald
Finally, the U.S. and China’s top trade officials will meet for direct talks.

After Latest US-China Talks, Where Does the Trade Truce Stand?
By Shannon Tiezzi
China doesn't seem to be offering much more than it already has. Will that be enough for Trump?
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