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

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Al Jazeera

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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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  • Reported by Al Jazeera and published Thu, 24 Sep 2026 16:53:29 UTC.

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