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Fake War News; Another Fund

Fake War News The U.S. and China announced a resumption of bilateral trade negotiations, supposedly calming markets even though nothing has changed about the dynamics working against a deal. Fundamentally, the two sides disagree and nothing this past weekend has closed the gap. The announcement temporarily placates markets only to the degree that the fight will not be escalated in the near-term. The larger, troubling aspect for Chinese President Xi Jinping is citizens protesting for civil liberties in Hong Kong. Mr. Trump could exploit the situation, particularly if his China hawks recommend it, but his tendency has been to downplay such grassroot developments.  Another Fund American agriculture is being pummeled by a trade war and...

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