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The Wall Street Journal China Bets Trump Will Back Down on Tariffs — President Trump’s apparent softening on tariffs has strengthened Chinese officials’ resolve that he will eventually cave if they wait him out. Xi Is Ratcheting Up China’s Pain Threshold for a Long Fight With Trump — President Trump is facing an adversary who has armed his country to play a long and potentially painful game in its contest with the U.S.. White House Considers Slashing China Tariffs to De-Escal

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