Reuters: Trump ready to slap more tariffs on China after G20 meeting
WASHINGTON/BEIJING (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he was ready to impose another round of punitive tariffs on Chinese imports if he cannot make progress in trade talks with China’s President at a Group of 20 summit later this month.
Since two days of talks to resolve the U.S.-China trade dispute last month in Washington ended in a stalemate, Trump has repeatedly said he expected to meet President Xi Jinping at the June 28-29 summit in Osaka, Japan. China has not confirmed any such meeting.
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MIDDLE EAST
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Iran urges Europe to normalise economic ties with it or face consequences.
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Turkey condemns Iceland over 'mistreatment' of football team.
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ASIA
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China, Hong Kong double down on extradition bill.
China blames U.S. for Hong Kong protests.
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Indonesia warns of further eruptions after volcano spews ash.
Kim Dotcom fights US extradition in New Zealand’s top court.
AFRICA
Top U.S. diplomat for Africa to travel to Sudan to urge talks: State Department.
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Sudan's military blames protesters for deadly crackdown.
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Sudanese businesses shut in strike against military rulers.
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EUROPE
Greek president approves Tsipras call for snap election.
Turkey slams alleged Cypriot arrest warrants against crew.
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UK Conservatives start race to replace Theresa May.
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AMERICAS
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Relief at US-Mexico border after tariff climbdown.
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