Is a US-China trade war truce imminent? 5 things to know

Switzerland talks mark start of 'difficult dance' between superpowers

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U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng are due to discuss trade in Switzerland. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by AP)

STELLA YIFAN XIE

HONG KONG -- Top U.S. economic officials are set to meet Chinese counterparts in Switzerland to discuss the tariff war that has roiled global markets, tanked consumer confidence and sharply reduced shipments of goods between the superpowers.

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