Asian Markets Wobble as Trump-Xi Talks Offset by Musk Row
- The leaders of the United States and China held a phone conversation on Thursday, during which they agreed to resume official talks soon in an effort to resolve the ongoing trade dispute.
- The call followed recent tensions including Trump's claim that China violated trade agreements, with officials aiming to restart talks amid unclear timing for a long-term deal.
- The 90-minute conversation focused almost entirely on trade, producing a positive outcome including faster rare earth exports and resumed U.S. visas for Chinese students.
- Trump called the conversation "very good" and said it ended on a highly favorable note for both nations, while most markets in the Asia-Pacific region experienced gains, even as major U.S. stock indices closed lower that day.
- Experts warned tensions remain elevated with risks of further escalation, and sluggish domestic demand continues to challenge economic recovery in both countries despite de-escalation efforts.
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Asian markets wobble as Trump-Xi talks offset by Musk row
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