The US exempts hundreds of Chinese products from tariffs

The Trump administration took steps early Friday to exclude from tariffs hundreds of Chinese products, ranging from drinking straws to pet supplies. 
The move came as the US and China headed into a second day of deputy-level talks in Washington on Friday.But it was widely seen as an attempt to shield American companies and consumers from price increases. 
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