US President Donald Trump announced that Chinese President Xi Jinping may visit the US soon amid increasing trade tensions over tariffs. Trump previously raised tariffs on Chinese goods, prompting China to impose retaliatory duties on American agricultural products. Discussions about a potential summit in June are underway, aiming to address trade disputes between the two nations.
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As TikTok faces a shutdown in the US, millions of users are hopeful that Donald Trump, upon his inauguration, will reverse the ban temporarily enacted. Trump previously opposed TikTok citing security risks, but his stance has recently shifted due to his own success on the platform. The final decision depends heavily on ongoing discussions and potential negotiations.
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