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Trump Administration Quietly Starts Review Of China's Trade Status

The move is surprising to U.S.-China watchers, and comes just days before President Trump is set to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping in person for the first time.

Just days before President Trump is set to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping, the administration has made a move that has some U.S.-China experts scratching their heads. The Commerce Department has quietly put into the Federal Register stating that the U.S. will review a hot-button issue between the two superpowers.

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