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Thanks Smoky.

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“This is a great opportunity for us to move the ball in the right direction" says WH economic advisor Larry Kudlow on resumption of US-China trade talks today in DC. Says Pres Trump will meet this afternoon with Chinese trade delegation leader Vice Premier Liu He.

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In a WH driveway gaggle with reporters, Kudlow said US "must have a level playing field” in trade with China. Said US gave China a lengthy and detailed list of what was wanted. "American ownership of its own companies in China must be permitted,” he said.

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WH announces Pres Trump to nominate business exec and major campaign donor Don Tapia to be US Ambassador to Jamaica. Tapia was Chairman/CEO of Essco, which grew to be largest Hispanic-owned business in Arizona.

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Heshmat Alavi ‏ -

#BREAKING Latest unconfirmed report from #Kazerun, southern #Iran, indicates authorities imposing a state of martial law. All stores & banks are closed. Clashes continued until early this morning. 5 deaths, including 3 protesters & 2 security forces.