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Trade War Escalates: China Names New Lead Amid Tariffs Clash

China appointed new chief trade negotiator Li Chenggang as tariff tensions with the US escalate. This comes as California files suit against Trump's tariffs and Nvidia reports a $5.5 billion hit due to export restrictions

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Number 5.4% - China’s first-quarter GDP growth despite US tariff tensions

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