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Exclusive | Trump urged Xi to talk to Takaichi and lift export curbs on Japan, sources say
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· October 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points This information has been reported by the South China Morning Post. The South China Morning Post has more information on this matter, including the context and any potential developments that may have arisen from Trump's request to Xi.
Sources indicate that Trump urged Xi to engage in discussions with Takaichi. The topic of these discussions was the lifting of export curbs on Japan. This information has been reported by the South China Morning Post.
Further details about the circumstances and outcome of this request are available from the source. The report provides insight into interactions between Trump and Xi regarding export restrictions.
The South China Morning Post has more information on this matter, including the context and any potential developments that may have arisen from Trump's request to Xi.
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