US close to signing phase one trade deal with China: Trump at Economic Club

For weeks Trump has said the countries are close to a deal that would end their damaging trade war. He has also said the signing could take place in a rural part of the United States

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Donald Trump speaking at Economic Club. Photo: Reuters
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1 min read Last Updated : Nov 13 2019 | 12:14 AM IST

President Donald Trump on Tuesday said the United States is close to signing a "phase one" trade deal with China, adding in a speech to the Economic Club of New York he will only accept a deal if it is good for his country and U.S. workers.

For weeks Trump has said the countries are close to a deal that would end their damaging trade war. He has also said the signing could take place in a rural part of the United States.

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Topics :Donald TrumpDonald Trump administrationUS-China trade warUS-China trade deal

First Published: Nov 13 2019 | 12:13 AM IST

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