US and China agree framework of trade deal ahead of Trump-Xi meeting

The United States and China have agreed on the framework of a trade deal ahead of the upcoming meeting between President Trump and President Xi. According to the US trade secretary, the deal will include an agreement on the popular video-sharing app TikTok, as well as potential agreements on rare earth materials and tariff reductions. The trade deal is seen as a significant development in the ongoing trade tensions between the two countries. While the details of the agreement are still being finalized, the framework represents a step towards resolving some of the long-standing issues between the US and China. The announcement of the deal comes as the two leaders prepare to meet in the near future, where they are expected to discuss a range of economic and geopolitical issues.