Oil drops nearly 3% as US-China trade war persists

Brent falls to $64 per barrel; WTI down to $60

This combination image shows US President Donald Trump (left) in Miami, Florida on 3 April 2025 and China President Xi Jinping (right) in Beijing on 5 March 2025.
This combination image shows US President Donald Trump (left) in Miami, Florida on 3 April 2025 and China President Xi Jinping (right) in Beijing on 5 March 2025.Photo: AFP/SCANPIX
Published 29 April 2025, 21:31Updated 30 April 2025, 07:06
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