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A. " What's wrong?"
B. " I got trouble. I need / needed your help."

In this case, both "need" and "needed" are ok? Please.
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Without fuller context of the situation, grammatically both can be used.
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So, "needed" does not mean no need any more. Right?
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It might - it might also mean that two days ago I needed your help and could still do with it. This is where the context of the use will confirm which is required.
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You meaning is that "could still do with it " means I still need help. Right?
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