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Aug 17, 2020

The U.S. trade talks that never happened

U.S.-China trade talks were abruptly canceled this weekend. Plus, don’t let the strong retail sales number fool you — in-store shopping is down. And, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s plan to end poverty in her city.

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The U.S. and Chinese flags are displayed outside a hotel in Beijing.
The U.S. and Chinese flags are displayed outside a hotel in Beijing.
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