Trump and Xi hold meeting in Beijing
Donald Trump is in China for discussions with Xi Jinping. The talks focus on key international issues. (sources: france24, pbs, cbsnews, bbc, cnn)
Donald Trump and Xi Jinping are meeting in Beijing to discuss trade, the war in Iran, and Taiwan. This marks Trump's first visit to China in a decade.
- The meeting includes discussions on trade, the Iran war, and U.S. arms sales to Taiwan.
- This is Trump's first visit to China in ten years.
- The summit is highly anticipated by both sides.
Why it matters
The outcomes of this meeting could influence international relations and trade policies between the U.S. and China.
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2 bills on this issue are moving right now — and the most active one is Stopping a Rogue President on Trade Act.
H.R.2888 · 119th Congress
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What H.R.2888 actually does
This story is about U.S. and China seek to repair damage from tariff war that sent trade into a freefall. This bill would Require enactment of a joint resolution before the President would impose/increase many duties/quotas/tariff-rate quotas or withdraw trade c.
If passed, it would:
- Terminate tariffs imposed by specified executive orders (and successors/substantially similar orders • Require enactment of a joint resolution before the President would impose/increase many duties/quotas/tariff-rate.
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This story is about U.S. and China seek to repair damage from tariff war that sent trade into a freefall. This bill would revoke China’s PNTR/NTR treatment and increase tariff rates on Chinese goods.
If passed, it would
- Revoke China’s PNTR/NTR treatment and increase tariff rates on Chinese goods (phased in • Deny de minimis treatment for goods from China (and certain other countries) under the bill’s terms.
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