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US seeks deal with China in bid to avert trade war, Mnuchin optimistic

Treasury secretary speaks in interview on 'Fox News Sunday'; Comments come after South Korea announced agreement on tariffs

US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin. Photo: Reuters
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US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin. Photo: Reuters

William Selway and Ben Brody | Bloomberg
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said he’s optimistic the U.S. can reach an agreement with China that will avert the need for President Donald Trump to impose tariffs on at least $50 billion of goods from the country.

“We’re having very productive conversations with them,” Mnuchin said on “Fox News Sunday,” when discussing talks with China. “I’m cautiously hopeful we reach an agreement.”

Trump on Thursday also directed Mnuchin to propose new investment restrictions on Chinese companies within 60 days to safeguard technologies the U.S. views as strategic. He has said he also wants a $100 billion decrease in