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Senate Democrats accused President Donald Trump of losing a self-inflicted trade war with China in a report ahead of his meeting with Xi Jinping in South Korea, warning tariffs have raised costs, hurt farmers, and left the U.S. with a weak hand. Citing data, they note CPI inflation rebounded to 3% in September, families pay about $1,500 more a year, and manufacturing has shed 42,000 jobs. They also cite China’s rare earths curbs and a soybean boycott. Trump, speaking at the APEC summit, voiced optimism on a deal; White House blasted the report and touted historic trade deals.

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