One year ago | By Time

China expressed cautious optimism Saturday about a first-step trade agreement that dials down a trade war it blames the U.S. for starting.
Chinese experts and news media joined government officials in saying the deal would reduce uncertainty for companies, at least in the short term. They remained cautious, saying both sides will have to show a willingness to compromise to resolve the more fundamental differences between them.
“It at least stabilizes the situation and lays a foundation for the next round of trade talks or canceling additional tariffs in the future,” said Tu Xinquan, a...
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A Break In The U.S.-China Trade War

One year ago | By NPR

The United States and China say they will sign the first phase of an agreement addressing some of the trade frictions between them.
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Details of U.S.-China 'phase one' trade deal to come out over weekend: Mnuchin

One year ago | By Reuters

U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said on Saturday a factsheet on "phase one" of a trade deal between the United States and China would come out on Saturday or Sunday.
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China top diplomat says China-U.S. trade deal good news for all

One year ago | By Reuters

China and the United States' "phase one" trade agreement is good news for all and will "provide stability in global trade", the Chinese government's top diplomat Wang Yi said during a visit to Slovenia on Saturday.
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China top diplomat says China-U.S. trade deal good news for all

One year ago | By National Post

LJUBLJANA - China and the United States' "phase one" trade agreement is good news for all and will "provide stability in global trade," the Chinese government's top diplomat Wang Yi said during a visit to Slovenia on Saturday.
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