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24 September 2026

‘Hostile, but hooked’: What’s behind the US-China trade truce extension?

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Source reporting: Al Jazeera English

‘Hostile, but hooked’: What’s behind the US-China trade truce extension?

Some analysts say extending the truce is pure optics - others say it's a useful step towards a more durable deal.

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