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US-China Trade Talks Collapse As Geopolitical Superpower Fight Begins (Video)

The Duran’s Alex Christoforou and Editor-in-Chief Alexander Mercouris discuss the breakdown in trade talks between the United States and China.
After the talks reached an impasse, US President Donald Trump said that he would raise tariffs on $200 billion of imports from China from 10% to 25%. The increase will take effect on Friday, according to a special filing announced on Wednesday in the US government’s Federal Register.

Peace on Korean Peninsula within reach, if only Trump can remove Pompeo & Bolton (Video)

RT CrossTalk host Peter Lavelle and The Duran’s Alex Christoforou discuss the results of the Putin-Kim summit in Vladivostok, Russia, aimed at boosting bilateral ties between the two neighboring countries, as well as working to contribute to a final peace settlement on the Korean peninsula.
Putin’s meeting with Kim may prove to be a pivotal diplomatic moment, as North Korea continues to work towards normalizing ties with the U.S. amidst ongoing denuclearization talks with the Trump White House.