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China's consumption slide deepens as tariff war bites
China's consumption slide deepens as tariff war bites
by  AFP

China said Saturday that consumer prices slumped in April for the third straight month, reflecting persistent challenges as leaders attempt to revive an economy stymied by sluggish spending and a fierce trade war with Washington.

Serbia's Vucic seeks low-price gas in Putin meeting
Serbia's Vucic seeks low-price gas in Putin meeting
by  AFP

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic asked Vladimir Putin during a meeting Friday to keep providing his country with cut-price gas, an arrangement the Russian leader said they would "definitely" discuss.

Trump suggests lower China tariff, says 80% 'seems right!'
Trump suggests lower China tariff, says 80% 'seems right!'
by  AFP

US President Donald Trump signaled on Friday that he could lower tariffs on Chinese imports, as the rival superpowers prepare for trade talks over the weekend. Chinese official data on Friday showed that the country's global exports rose in April despite the trade war.