Event Brief
UPDATED May 17, 2026 at 5:02 AM ET
May 16, 2026 at 5:08 PM ET
China says Xi and Trump agreed to cut some tariffs
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China said Xi and Trump agreed to spur trade by lowering some tariffs.
WHO: China
WHAT: China said Xi and Trump agreed to lower some tariffs to spur trade.
WHEN: May 16, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET
WHERE: China
WHY: The agreement was made to spur trade by lowering some tariffs.
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