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China calls Trump visit trade deals 'preliminary'
Filed: May 16, 2026 at 11:08 AM ET
Summary: China's commerce ministry said tariff, agricultural and aircraft deals agreed during Trump's visit are preliminary.
WHO: China's commerce ministry
WHAT: Described tariff, agricultural and aircraft deals from Trump's visit as 'preliminary'
WHEN: May 16, 2026 at 10:28 AM ET
WHERE: China
WHY: The ministry characterized the deals agreed during Trump's visit as preliminary.
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