U.S. tech, software industry cheers China IT trade deal progress

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. software and technology trade groups on Tuesday cheered a breakthrough in talks to eliminate duties on information technology products, saying a global IT trade deal would create jobs, boost U.S. exports and help consumers. China and the United States agreed to seek ways to cut global tariffs on medical equipment, GPS devices, video game consoles and other products, which U.S. officials said should pave the way for a swift conclusion of the Information Technology Agreement (ITA) later this year. ...



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