Throughout his time in office, US President Donald Trump has blown hot and cold on China.
during trade talk negotiations, for fear that criticizing China's stance would scupper any potential deal.to secure an"unprecedented" deal that would open China up to American companies and rebalance the relationship in a way that benefits US farmers and workers. In signing phase one of that deal -- which has now stalled -- he described it as"righting the wrongs of the past and delivering a future of economic justice and security for American workers, farmers, and families.
He also -- before laying into Democratic rival Joe Biden -- blamed China for"concealing the virus and unleashing it upon the world."ording to Bloomberg, however, Trump has pushed back on plans to sanction top Hong Kong or Chinese officials, for fear of further damaging relations with Beijing. A spokesman for the National Security Council denied that any was"off the table," and the President could still move to impose the penalties at any time.
, including Senators Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio, though what exact measures are to be taken have yet to be revealed.that"one of the very big reasons ... that I got elected in the first place" was"trade and things related to trade."
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