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China cancels trade talks with U.S. as tariff threats escalate, WSJ

Chinese Vice Premier Liu He in Shanghai. [Reuters/Aly song]

China has canceled upcoming trade talks with the United States and will not send vice-premier Liu He to Washington next week, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing sources.

The Wall Street Journal said a mid-level delegation was due to travel to Washington ahead of Liu’s visit, but the trip has now been abandoned.

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