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NPR News: 05-13-2026 2PM EDT

May 13, 2026·4 min·3-min readnews briefnews
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— President Trump is on a state visit to China, focusing on trade talks with President Xi Jinping.

— A new NPR Chicago Council Ipsos poll finds most Americans believe U.S. tariffs have harmed both economies and raised consumer prices.

— Physical therapist Elisa Kajiwar reports paying $

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