US‑China Trade Tensions Escalate Amid Tariff and Truce Disputes

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In a flurry of trade-related announcements, Chinese officials accused the U.S. of violating a tariff truce while the Trump administration signaled upcoming trade discussions. Market jitters led to falling stocks and prompted retailers to rethink supply chains in response to persistent tariffs.

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cbsnews.com / China, U.S. accuse each other of violating temporary trade deal

cbsnews.com / China blasts Trump's trade claims as markets react to new tariffs

cbsnews.com / Trump administration expects trade talks with China soon amid tariff fallout with other nations

cbsnews.com / China says U.S. violated tariff truce as trade war heats up

bloomberg.com / China’s Grip on Rare Earths Gives Xi Leverage in US Trade Duel - Bloomberg

cnn.com / Stocks are mixed as tariff tensions reignite - CNN

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