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US-China Trade Talks in Seoul: A Prelude to Trump's Beijing Visit?

Upcoming US-China trade talks in South Korea, involving Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Vice-Premier He Lifeng, are seen by analysts as a preparatory step for President Trump's visit to Beijing. Modest outcomes are expected from these negotiations.

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