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2026-04-02 07:22 (CN)
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US-China Relations and Trade
Trajectory (Stable): US-China trade teams hold consultations in Paris, but Trump postpones summit with Xi Jinping by about a month.; China warns Trump's latest tariff measures could harm trade relations, involving US abuse of Section 301. Key events: US and China hold trade consultations in Paris, France (China News Service); Trump postpones meeting with Xi Jinping by about a month due to Iran war (Al Jazeera) Watch: Negotiations continue, but geopolitical factors may impact trade progress; monitor outcomes of subsequent talks.
SOURCE COVERAGE

Source Coverage

Latest Update: 2026-03-17
Sources
8
Mainland
2
HK/Macau/Taiwan
0
Overseas
6
Official
2
Non-official
6
Aggregators
2
Original-reporting Preferred
6
Chinese
2
English
5
Reference Links
30
Countries / Regions: China / International / Qatar / South Korea / USA
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Coverage Gaps

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Coverage leans overseas
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English coverage exceeds Chinese
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2026-03-17
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Updates
  • Trajectory (Stable): US-China trade teams hold consultations in Paris, but Trump postpones summit with Xi Jinping by about a month.
  • China warns Trump's latest tariff measures could harm trade relations, involving US abuse of Section 301.
  • Trump prioritizes handling Iran war, increasing trade uncertainty.
Key Events
  • US and China hold trade consultations in Paris, France (China News Service)
  • Trump postpones meeting with Xi Jinping by about a month due to Iran war (Al Jazeera)
  • China warns Trump's tariff measures could harm trade relations (Associated Press)
Watch / Outlook
Negotiations continue, but geopolitical factors may impact trade progress; monitor outcomes of subsequent talks.
Linkage
Trade tensions / Global supply chain risks / Safe-haven asset demand
Consultation progress / Risk sentiment improves / Stock market and USD volatility
Sources
China News Service / Xinhua Finance / Google News - World / Al Jazeera Middle East / ABC News / Yahoo News - World / The New York Times / Yonhap News TV
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