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U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said on Saturday a "phase one" trade deal between the United States and China was "very good" for global economic growth, and added that...
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Details of U.S.-China 'phase one' trade deal to come out over weekend: Mnuchin

5 hours ago | Reuters | 5 articles

U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said on Saturday a factsheet on "phase one" of a trade deal between the United States and China would come out on Saturday or Sunday.
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China top diplomat says China-U.S. trade deal good news for all

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China and the United States' "phase one" trade agreement is good news for all and will "provide stability in global trade", the Chinese government's top diplomat Wang Yi said...
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USTR files notice suspending Dec. 15 tariffs on Chinese goods

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The U.S. Trade Representative's office on Friday filed a Federal Register notice suspending the 15% U.S. tariffs slated to go into effect on Sunday on Chinese goods worth about...
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What's in the U.S.-China 'phase one' trade deal

17 hours ago | Reuters | 4 articles

The United States and China have agreed on the terms of a "phase one" trade deal that reduces some U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods while boosting Chinese purchases of American...
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Mnuchin says trade deal with China to boost global economy