Economics
Trump Says Trade Signing Set For Jan. 15; China Silent
- Agreement to be signed at White House, Trump says on Twitter
- Trump to go to Beijing for talks on second phase of the deal
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U.S. President Donald Trump said he will sign the first phase of a trade deal with China on Jan. 15, sealing an agreement that sees the Asian nation raising purchases of American farm goods in exchange for lower tariffs on some of its products. The date has yet to be confirmed by the Chinese side.
“The ceremony will take place at the White House,” Trump said on his Twitter account Tuesday, adding he will be going to Beijing, where talks will begin on the second phase of the deal.