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___ Trump appears to raise new doubts about US-China trade deal WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is casting doubt on the prospects for talks that are designed to head off a trade war between the United States and China.

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___ US and China work on ZTE rescue; Mnuchin denies quid pro quo WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States and China are working toward an agreement that would ease U.S. sanctions that were imposed on ZTE Corp. and let the Chinese telecommunications giant stay in business.

Global stock markets mixed amid trade uncertainty

Asian shares were mostly lower in muted trading Tuesday amid continuing uncertainty over trade tensions between China and the U.S. KEEPING SCORE: Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 edged down 0.2 percent to finish at 22,818.02.

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___ China tech giant sidelined, US imports held amid trade spat HONG KONG (AP) — A Chinese tech giant has been brought to its knees.