Amid fears of a trade war between the United States and China, US President Donald Trump softened his stance on Sunday by tweeting that he and China's President Xi Jinping "will always be friends" and that he believes China will take down its trade barriers.

Elliott Danker and Yasmin Jonkers spoke with Nirmal Ghosh, The Straits Times US Bureau Chief to find out how America is reacting to the increasing trade tensions, and what to look out for in the week ahead.

<p>Amid fears of a trade war between the United States and China, US President Donald Trump softened his stance on Sunday by tweeting that he and China's President Xi Jinping "will always be friends" and that he believes China will take down its trade barriers.</p>
<p>Elliott Danker and Yasmin Jonkers spoke with Nirmal Ghosh, The Straits Times US Bureau Chief to find out how America is reacting to the increasing trade tensions, and what to look out for in the week ahead.</p>

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