China, US agree on 'framework' to ease tensions over trade, rare earths

Officials say London talks keep rivals' truce intact as tariff uncertainty persists

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U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng: The two officials' delegations said they agreed on a trade "framework" in London. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Reuters)

PAK YIU

NEW YORK -- Chinese and U.S. officials agreed to a "framework" to lower tensions after two days of trade talks in London, offering scant details but potentially alleviating some pressure on global supply chains.

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