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APEC Fails to Agree on Joint Statement Amid U.S.-China Tensions
Asia-Pacific leaders failed to reach a consensus on the wording of a communique after two days of talks in Papua New Guinea, reflecting heightened tensions fueled by a trade war between the U.S. and China. Speaking at the conclusion of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told reporters that negotiations had been difficult between the 21 economies represented. He said there would be a “chair’s summary” of discussions. “I don’t think it will come as a huge surprise that there are differing visions on particular elements in regard to trade,” Trudeau told ... (full story)