US Trade Negotiations With Asian Nations, China Continue
Asian economies such as South Korea, Japan, and India, are leading the way in trade negotiations with US President Donald Trump's administration. Meanwhile, Chinese officials vowed to provide more support for exporters affected by tariffs. Bloomberg's Balazs Penz reports. (Source: Bloomberg)
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