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Trump holds off on China-specific tariffs on his first day in office

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US President Donald Trump's first day back at the White House was met with both enthusiasm and wariness from world leaders. Concerns over tariffs and trade have been top of mind. But as day one came to an end, it brought China some unexpected breathing room. Mr Trump avoided committing to a plan for Chinese tariffs, and promised meetings and calls with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping. Tan Si Hui reports from Beijing.

US President Donald Trump's first day back at the White House was met with both enthusiasm and wariness from world leaders. Concerns over tariffs and trade have been top of mind. But as day one came to an end, it brought China some unexpected breathing room. Mr Trump avoided committing to a plan for Chinese tariffs, and promised meetings and calls with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping. Tan Si Hui reports from Beijing.

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