US to delay China tariff increase: Trump

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Last Updated : Feb 25 2019 | 6:35 AM IST

The United States is delaying a planned increase of tariffs on more than USD 200 billion in Chinese exports after "substantial progress" made in trade talks, President Donald Trump said Sunday.

Trump also said he planned to hold a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping at his Florida estate Mar-a-Lago to ink a deal.

"I am pleased to report that the US has made substantial progress in our trade talks with China on important structural issues including intellectual property protection, technology transfer, agriculture, services, currency, and many other issues," Trump wrote on Twitter.

"As a result of these very productive talks, I will be delaying the US increase in tariffs now scheduled for March 1. Assuming both sides make additional progress, we will be planning a summit for President Xi and myself, at Mar-a-Lago, to conclude an agreement. A very good weekend for US & China!"

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First Published: Feb 25 2019 | 6:35 AM IST

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