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Today we're talking about the U.S.-China trade war simmering down, a deadly Russian attack on Ukraine,

a terror attack in Indian-controlled Kashmir, and other top news for Friday, April 25th.

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Something besides the stock market might be dropping.

After weeks of tariff hikes left Wall Street shaken in its boots, President Trump said

U.S.-China talks are, quote, active and promised a, quote,

fair deal. China says it's open to talks, just not under continued threats. The White House suggested

current 145 percent tariffs on Chinese imports could drop to 50 to 65 percent and possibly even

lower for goods not tied to national security.

Treasury Secretary Scott Besant says he sees potential for a, quote, big deal, while maintaining

that the U.S. won't cut tariffs without reciprocity.

The softened tones are a welcome sound for the CEOs of Walmart, Target, and Home Depot,

who met with Trump Monday

to raise concerns over strained global logistics and mounting costs.

And for stocks.

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