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TRUMP SIGNALS POSSIBLE U.S.-CHINA TRADE BREAKTHROUGH AFTER XI SUMMIT

President Donald Trump said 'fantastic' trade deals may have been reached during talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, according to NBC News reporting. The summit also centered on Taiwan, with Xi warning Trump of potential conflict over the island if tensions escalate. U.S.-China trade, technology, and Iran-related regional issues are all now hanging over the talks as both sides weigh the next steps.

IRAN SEIZES COMMERCIAL VESSEL, SPARKING NEW GULF TENSIONS

Fox News reports Iran’s latest provocation in the Gulf has escalated tension around the Strait of Hormuz after a commercial ship was seized. The incident adds fresh pressure to already strained regional security and could complicate wider diplomatic talks.

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WEST LOS ANGELES RESTAURANTS STRUGGLE WITH COSTS, TARIFFS

West Los Angeles restaurant owners say rising food prices, tariffs, and regulations are making it harder to stay in business. The warning comes as businesses brace for more uncertainty tied to trade policy.

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NIFC REPORT TRACKS MULTIPLE LARGE FIRES WITH STRUCTURES THREATENED

The National Interagency Fire Center says large fires are still active, with some threatening structures and railroad infrastructure. Area closures remain in effect as crews work to contain the incidents.

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