This week’s agenda: US officials head to China

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It’s Monday, which means it’s time to take a look at the week ahead. Marcus Mabry, associate national editor for The New York Times, and Charles Herman, The Takeaway and WNYC’s economics editor look at what almost 200 American officials headed to China for meetings today and tomorrow, can expect. On the docket will be topics ranging from trade to Iran and North Korea.

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