Stevenson’s army, January 14

– WSJ has a review of the US-China trade talks, culminating in the agreement due to be signed tomorrow. As a sweetener,Treasury de-listed China as a currency manipulator yesterday.
– WaPo notes how many tariffs will stay in place.

-NYT says Maduro lets rural Venezuela suffer as he protects his urban supporters.
– European powers try to keep JCPOA alive.
– WaPo columnist complains that media let retired 4-stars talk about defense issues without disclosing their financial ties.

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