China would have to buy a 'crazy amount' of U.S. goods and services to fulfill its commitments in the deal, said Deborah Elms, executive director of Asian Trade Centre.
, said Deborah Elms, executive director at consultancy Asian Trade Centre.
"If the Chinese don't achieve those purchase price targets, the U.S. could impose new tariffs or remove existing promises or all sort of things could happen," Elms told CNBC's"I think the risks remain for companies between now and at least November that phase one doesn't even hold," she added.
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