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Trump Touts Progress in 'Not Easy' Talks with China

Good morning. Donald Trump touts progress in trade talks with “not easy” China. Apple unveils Liquid Glass at a design-heavy annual showcase. And California sues the White House for sending troops to protest-hit Los Angeles. Listen to the day’s top stories.

US-China trade talks in London didn’t deliver any breakthrough. Still, Donald Trump said he’s “only getting good reports” even though “China’s not easy.” A US official said negotiations will continue Tuesday. Washington signaled a willingness to remove restrictions on some tech exports in exchange for assurances that Beijing is easing limits on rare earth shipments. Signs of progress helped the S&P 500 edge a tiny bit closer to its February peak.