Trump talks up trade deals with China, but experts see no big wins for U.S.

Key people or organizations: Trump, China, President Trump

Politics desk signal: election, campaign, china

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Story focus: Trump talks up trade deals with China, but experts see no big wins for U.S.

Source context: President Trump's trip to China could bolster economic relations, but failed to deliver a breakthrough deal, some trade and energy experts said. The...

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