China trade talks within 'weeks' of accord, says US trade representative

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WASHINGTON: Washington's top trade official on Tuesday (Mar 12) said the United States and China were likely within 'weeks' of ending their trade ...

WASHINGTON: Washington's top trade official on Tuesday said the United States and China were likely within"weeks" of ending their trade negotiations - but a successful outcome was not assured.

The two sides have exchanged tariffs on more than US$360 billion in two-way trade, but Lighthizer on Tuesday declined to state publicly whether Washington would lift the tariffs it has so-far imposed if both sides reach a deal.

 

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