U.S. Treasury drops China currency manipulator label ahead of trade deal signing
"Mnuchin had accused China of deliberately holding down the value of its yuan currency to create an unfair trade advantage, just hours after President Donald Trump, angered at the lack of progress in trade negotiations, had also accused China of manipulating its currency."

Switzerland rejects U.S. allegations of currency manipulation
"Switzerland's inclusion in the U.S. Treasury's list, alongside countries including Germany [?!], South Korea and Japan, would have no immediate consequences, the statement added."

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