Peeling into TikTok deal, analysts see layers of leverage, tariffs and soybeans

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Despite its vague wording, the new China-US framework deal on popular video-sharing app TikTok represents an important step in advancing bilateral talks and keeping ties warm ahead of any future meetings between the world’s two largest economies, according to analysts.And they added that Beijing could potentially try to leverage the TikTok deal by seeking tariff cuts or relief from hi-tech export controls.Officials from both powers confirmed after negotiations in Madrid, Spain, on Sunday and...