US ‘Very Close’ To China Trade Deal – Trump

President Donald Trump on Thursday tweeted that the United States is “VERY close” to a trade deal with China, days before new tariffs are … Continue reading US ‘Very Close’ To China Trade Deal – Trump

By Ignatius Igwe

Updated December 12, 2019

US President Donald Trump speaks to the press prior to departing on Marine One from the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, April 10, 2019, as he travels to Texas to speak about the economy and attend political events. SAUL LOEB / AFP

US President Donald Trump speaks to the press as he departs the White House in Washington, DC on June 26, 2019. Anna-Rose GASSOT / AFP

President Donald Trump on Thursday tweeted that the United States is “VERY close” to a trade deal with China, days before new tariffs are due to take effect.

“Getting VERY close to a BIG DEAL with China. They want it, and so do we!” Trump tweeted.

The two largest economies in the world are locked in a wide-ranging trade war but negotiators have been working to reach at least a partial resolution before Washington increases tariffs on Sunday.

AFP