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Trump scaled back China ambitions on trade, analysis

The article says President Trump planned harsher trade moves on China but had to reduce them.
WHO: President Trump
WHAT: Trump scaled back planned harsher trade moves on China
WHEN: May 13, 2026 at 12:01 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: No specific cause was reported.
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