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The Graphic Truth: US-China phase one trade deal

After months of rollercoaster hype, the US and China are readying to sign a so-called "phase one" trade deal that eases some tariffs on Chinese products. Meanwhile, Beijing has committed to large scale purchases of some US goods and services. The preliminary deal will also address some of America's long-term concerns over intellectual property issues. Here's what we know about the US-China "phase one" trade pact.

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