Top U.S. and Chinese trade representatives discussed their Phase 1 trade deal on Friday with China saying they agreed to improve the atmosphere ...
Top U.S. and Chinese trade representatives discussed their Phase 1 trade deal on Friday with China saying they agreed to improve the atmosphere for its implementation and the United States saying both sides expected obligations to be met.
The discussion in a telephone call comes amid escalating tension between the countries, exacerbated by a war of words over U.S. criticism of China's handling of the novel coronavirus outbreak.U.S. President Donald Trump and other top officials have blamed China for the deaths of hundreds of thousands from the outbreak and have threatened punitive action, including possible tariffs and shifting supply chains away from China.
The U.S. Trade Representative's office said both sides"also agreed that in spite of the current global health emergency, both countries fully expect to meet their obligations under the agreement in a timely manner".
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