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U.S. and China roll back tariffs as they try to reach deal

Season 2025 Episode 132 | 4m 55s

There's been a big breakthrough in the battle over tariffs. The United States and China have paused many of their most punishing tariffs, for the time being, while they try to reach a larger deal. It's a major thaw in the trade war between the world's two biggest economies. Lisa Desjardins reports.

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