The JSE was higher early on Friday afternoon, tracking Asian markets after the US and China moved to ease tension in the prolonged trade war.

China's State Council said on Friday that it would exclude several US agricultural products from additional tariffs including soybeans and pork, Reuters reported. US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he would prefer a comprehensive deal with China but would not rule out an interim deal. ..

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