U.S. and China soften trade war as Trump and Xi discuss tariff cuts on 2 crucial sectors, while Africa takes a different path
The U.S. and China are negotiating reductions on trade tariffs across several critical sectors. Officials are evaluating cuts on American energy and agricultural shipments, alongside lower duties on Chinese manufacturing inputs.
By Awogbemila TemitopeSouth Africa
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US and China soften trade war as Trump and Xi discuss tariff cuts on $30 billion in energy and agriculture, while Africa takes a different path [Getty Images/Reuters]
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- September 16, 2026
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