Trump announced the imminent achievement of a trade deal between the United States and China

The United States and China are close to concluding a trade agreement. This was announced on Wednesday, July 23, by US President Donald Trump at the artificial intelligence summit.

"We are in the process of finalizing negotiations and reaching a deal with China," Trump said, broadcast by Fox News.

A double-edged sword: Trump praises China and prepares allies for possible conflict with it

The United States is softening its rhetoric towards China, but continues to conduct military exercises with Asian partners.

On the same day, American Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that the United States would try to negotiate with China on extending the period of duty relief. Washington and Beijing will hold a meeting in Stockholm on July 28 and 29, where the parties will work on a possible extension of the deal.

At the same time, on July 21, Washington threatened China with the imposition of duties in the amount of 100% for the purchase of Russian oil.

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