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US, China Visit: Why Trump is in the Driver's Seat

As President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping meet for the first time Thursday at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort, the leaders of the world’s two largest economies will attempt to establish a personal relationship despite a deep divide over economic policies and priorities.

Politics

US, China Visit: Why Trump is in the Driver's Seat

As President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping meet for the first time Thursday at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort, the leaders of the world’s two largest economies will attempt to establish a personal relationship despite a deep divide over economic policies and priorities.

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Trump, Xi Meeting: Will China Finally Make Good on its Promises?

President Donald Trump is meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping at Mar-a-Lago on Thursday, where the two will discuss a range of topics including trade. Among other transgressions, China has been accused of causing material harm to the U.S. steel industry by flooding it with steel sold at a lower price than what it charges domestically.

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Trump, Xi Meeting: Will China Finally Make Good on its Promises?

President Donald Trump is meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping at Mar-a-Lago on Thursday, where the two will discuss a range of topics including trade. Among other transgressions, China has been accused of causing material harm to the U.S. steel industry by flooding it with steel sold at a lower price than what it charges domestically.

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Trump Cracks Down on Trade Ahead of China Visit

President Donald Trump signed two executive orders on Friday that the White House says will combat global trade abuses and protect U.S. workers. The directives come less than one week before Trump is scheduled to meet with the president of China–the largest contributor to the U.S. trade deficit.

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Trump Cracks Down on Trade Ahead of China Visit

President Donald Trump signed two executive orders on Friday that the White House says will combat global trade abuses and protect U.S. workers. The directives come less than one week before Trump is scheduled to meet with the president of China–the largest contributor to the U.S. trade deficit.

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Tillerson to NATO Members: Pay Up

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson attended his first meeting Friday with NATO’s foreign ministers in Brussels, where he took the opportunity to press members on their failure to meet their full financial obligations to the alliance.

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Tillerson to NATO Members: Pay Up

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson attended his first meeting Friday with NATO’s foreign ministers in Brussels, where he took the opportunity to press members on their failure to meet their full financial obligations to the alliance.

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The Trump EPA: A Dramatic Shift From the Obama Era

The Trump administration took steps Tuesday toward dismantling former President Obama’s signature climate regulation, the Clean Power Plan, as President Donald Trump signed an executive order the White House promises will both bring back jobs and help the climate. While critics and supporters agree pro-jobs and pro-climate policies aren’t mutually exclusive, they disagree on what type of jobs should be created.

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The Trump EPA: A Dramatic Shift From the Obama Era

The Trump administration took steps Tuesday toward dismantling former President Obama’s signature climate regulation, the Clean Power Plan, as President Donald Trump signed an executive order the White House promises will both bring back jobs and help the climate. While critics and supporters agree pro-jobs and pro-climate policies aren’t mutually exclusive, they disagree on what type of jobs should be created.

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Trump's SEC Pick Clayton Gets Warren Tongue Lashing

President Donald Trump’s pick to head the Securities and Exchange Commission, white collar lawyer Jay Clayton, faced an aggressive line of questioning from Wall Street watchdog Senator Elizabeth Warren during his confirmation hearing before the Senate Banking Committee Thursday.

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Trump's SEC Pick Clayton Gets Warren Tongue Lashing

President Donald Trump’s pick to head the Securities and Exchange Commission, white collar lawyer Jay Clayton, faced an aggressive line of questioning from Wall Street watchdog Senator Elizabeth Warren during his confirmation hearing before the Senate Banking Committee Thursday.