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Headline Roundup April 5th, 2018

White House Moves to Calm Trade Fears with China

Summary from the AllSides News Team

As markets seesaw and industries fret, President Trump plays down fears of a trade war.

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White House Tries to Tamp Down Trade War Fears as China Retaliates
White House Tries to Tamp Down Trade War Fears as China Retaliates

New York Times (News)

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White House officials moved quickly on Wednesday to calm fears of a potential trade war with China, saying the administration’s proposed tariffs were a “threat” that would ultimately help, not hurt, the United States economy, hours after China said it would punish American products with similar levies.

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Tariff Showdown Shifts to Intense Negotiation Period
Tariff Showdown Shifts to Intense Negotiation Period

Wall Street Journal (News)

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After Washington and Beijing crank up pressure on trade, lawmakers, business interests and lobbyists look to navigate new rules

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Trade war fears mount as China lists tariff targets; Trump doesn’t flinch
Trade war fears mount as China lists tariff targets; Trump doesn’t flinch

Washington Times

News

This isn’t a U.S.-China trade war yet, but economist are calling it the weigh-in before the big fight.

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