Slipping away? US-China trade deal appears elusive at G20 summit
A US official describes the tone from Chinese negotiators as ‘negative’ as Trump and Xi prepare for crucial meeting.
By Michael Penn|
When the working lunch on “Growth, Investment and Trade” was held behind closed doors, the short briefing that an unnamed White House official gave to reporters suggested that the two sides remain far apart.
“The tone was largely positive from the various world leaders, [and] China was less positive,” the official said. “Just a more negative tone [from China].”
Trump and Xi are expected to meet on the sidelines of the summit on Saturday in what is likely to be the most keenly watched bilateral session of the two-day event.
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