US Looks to Box In China by Recruiting Other Trading Partners

China Says Open to Talks If US Shows Respect

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By Jennifer A Dlouhy, Nancy Cook, and Eric Martin

April 16, 2025 at 4:52 PM UTC

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The Trump administration is preparing to pressure nations to curb trade with China in negotiations over US tariffs, according to people familiar with the matter.