China Trade Talks Extended as Trump Pushes to Close the Deal
Summit with Chinese leader Xi could be held next month, president says, despite few details on progress
U.S. and Chinese negotiators continue trade talks as a March 1 deadline to reach a deal nears. Is an agreement to end the trade dispute on the horizon? WSJ's Gerald F. Seib explains. Photo: Getty
WASHINGTON—President Trump, citing progress in U.S.-China trade talks, said he is looking at extending a deadline to raise tariffs and hoping to meet next month with Chinese leader Xi Jinping to complete a broad trade agreement.
His comments in the Oval Office followed four days of talks between U.S and Chinese negotiators, which Mr. Trump extended through the weekend. “We’re having good talks, and there’s a chance that something very exciting can happen,” he said.
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