CANBERRA, ACT, May 13 -- The Treasurer of Australia issued the following transcript:

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Subjects: US‑China trade deal, DanielMulino appointment, new ministry, superannuation reforms

SallySara:

The brakes have been slammed on the US‑China trade war with the 2 countries agreeing to slash the steep tariffs on each other for 90days. The deal was struck following negotiations between the 2 sides in Geneva as Australia and many other economies braced for the financial fallout of the clash.

The federal Treasurer, JimChalmers, is my guest in the studio this morning. Treasurer, welcome back to Radio National Breakfast.

JimChalmers:

Thanks very much, Sally. Thank you. Nice to see you.

Sara:

What's your read on what's happening ...