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Trump says US will 'react strongly' if China imposes new Hong Kong security law US President Donald Trump said on Thursday the United States would react strongly if China follows through on plans to impose new national security legislation on Hong Kong after last year's often violent pro-democracy unrest.

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Morning news brief: Trump warns China, Hong Kong security law and more

China is considering retaliation against the claims of the United States that the coronavirus originated in Wuhan.

According to the Chinese media, it&nbsp;is pondering to take&nbsp;action against certain US states&nbsp;and politicians seeking punitive damages for maligning its reputation.

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The individuals include Missouri attorney general Eric Schmitt, who filed a lawsuit in April against the Chinese government and Chinese Communist Party for the ''enormous death, suffering and economic losses they inflicted on the world''.

The report also singled out Missouri senator Josh Hawley, Arkansas senator Tom Cotton and Texas congressman Dan Crenshaw, all Republicans, for introducing legislation that would allow Americans to sue the Chinese government for&nbsp;damages caused by the disease.

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Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian, who suggested on Twitter in March that the US military had brought the coronavirus to Wuhan slammed the US on Thursday for shifting responsibility to China, but stopped short of saying if Beijing would retaliate.

Tensions between China and the US have been escalating over culpability for the pandemic, with US President Donald Trump’s administration slamming Beijing for cover-ups and missteps in its initial handling of the outbreak, and the Chinese leadership accusing Washington of seeking to shift blame and politicise a global health crisis.

China is considering retaliation against the claims of the United States that the coronavirus originated in Wuhan. According to the Chinese media, it is pondering to take action against certain US states and politicians seeking punitive damages for maligning its reputation.

China is considering retaliation against the claims of the United States that the coronavirus originated in Wuhan. According to the Chinese media, it is pondering to take action against certain US states and politicians seeking punitive damages for maligning its reputation. Also read: Coronavirus may leave a permanent scar on global mental health: UN The individuals include Missouri attorney general Eric Schmitt, who filed a lawsuit in April against the Chinese government and Chinese Communist Party for the ''enormous death, suffering and economic losses they inflicted on the world''. The report also singled out Missouri senator Josh Hawley, Arkansas senator Tom Cotton and Texas congressman Dan Crenshaw, all Republicans, for introducing legislation that would allow Americans to sue the Chinese government for damages caused by the disease. Also read: Just like HIV, coronavirus may never go away: WHO expert warns Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian, who suggested on Twitter in March that the US military had brought the coronavirus to Wuhan slammed the US on Thursday for shifting responsibility to China, but stopped short of saying if Beijing would retaliate. Tensions between China and the US have been escalating over culpability for the pandemic, with US President Donald Trump’s administration slamming Beijing for cover-ups and missteps in its initial handling of the outbreak, and the Chinese leadership accusing Washington of seeking to shift blame and politicise a global health crisis.

China considering retaliation of US lawsuits regarding coronavirus origin

President Donald Trump signed a long-awaited "phase one" trade deal with China on Wednesday, which includes a massive increase in exports to the Asian economic power.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/we-are-righting-the-wrongs-of-the-past-trump-on-phase-1-trade-deal-with-china-274503">Also read: US, China sign long-awaited 'phase one' trade deal</a> 
 
China agreed to buy $200 billion more in US goods over two years than it did in 2017 before the trade war erupted, according to the agreement signed Wednesday.

That includes an additional $32 billion in American farm products and seafood, nearly $78 billion in manufactured goods like aircraft, machinery and steel, and $52 billion in energy products.

The administration was "righting the wrongs of the past", Trump said before the deal signing.

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Here are the key elements of the trade deal:

Foreign trade

Trump blamed China for controlling its money to increase unreasonable exchange for favourable circumstances. Washington recently officially marked Beijing a cash controller before dropping the charge this week.&nbsp;

In the understanding, the two sides resolve to submit to the International Monetary Fund's standards on dodging the control of trade rates and state they will work to accomplish advertise decided trade rates and cease from aggressively cutting their estimation of their monetary forms.

China to purchase US goods worth $200 billion over two years

China has consented to purchase $200 billion more in US products for more than two years than it did in 2017, preceding the trade war started.&nbsp;

This incorporates $32 billion in American ranch items and fish, nearly $78 billion in made merchandise like aeroplane, hardware and steel and $52 billion in vitality products.&nbsp;

"They're fundamentally saying Chinese customers and the Chinese economy needs these American items thus the arrangement will classify that," top White House monetary assistant Larry Kudlow told CNBC before the marking.&nbsp;

With respect to whether US homesteads could take care of such goliath orders, Kudlow included that while American creation isn't boundless "we have a lot of ability to open the throttle."&nbsp;

The understanding additionally contains arrangements to ease administrative hindrances for exchange baby recipe, hamburger, pork, fish and agrarian biotechnology.

Ban on cyber-theft, theft of trade secrets

The deal calls for punishment on the robbery of prized formulas and for China to officially boycott digital burglary, the unapproved divulgence of trade secrets and the utilization of taken competitive innovations.&nbsp;

It additionally requires the formation of a system for settling disagreements about medication licenses.&nbsp;

"The definition of criminal offences regarding the theft of IP and related matters is absolutely a crucial ingredient in this," Kudlow said.

There are additional arrangements to forestall forging, including fake drugs, and online copyright encroachment.

Forced technology revelation

US authorities and organizations have since quite a while ago affirmed that China routinely constrained remote organizations to give up technical expertise as a byproduct of consent to work in the huge Asian market.&nbsp;

The understanding marked Wednesday stipulates that neither one of the sides will drive people from the other to move innovation "in connection to acquisitions, joint endeavours, or other venture exchanges."&nbsp;

Money related administrations&nbsp;

Under the trade deal, China will make it simpler for US banks to endorse the obligation of Chinese firms and lower obstructions to advertise passage for certain venture administrations.&nbsp;

Moreover, China consented to permit US electronic instalment administrations like Mastercard, Visa and American Express to apply to become bank card clearing organizations.&nbsp;

By April of 2020, China is to permit entirely claimed US organizations to partake in the life, benefits and medical coverage segments.

Smooth execution of the pact between two pacific powers

Under the content of the treaty, the two sides concur that they can officially gripe to one another if either feels the opposite side isn't holding to its finish of the deal.&nbsp;

In the event that they are not settled, grumblings will continuously ascend the hierarchy of leadership to increasingly senior authorities.&nbsp;

In the event that differences are as yet not settled, the grumbling side can stop keeping one of its commitments under the arrangement.&nbsp;

The side accepting the protest must not fight back for such cures on the off chance that it accepts they have been done "in compliance with common decency."&nbsp;

On the off chance that such a measure has been taken in "dishonesty," notwithstanding, "the cure is to pull back from this understanding."

President Donald Trump signed a long-awaited "phase one" trade deal with China on Wednesday, which includes a massive increase in exports to the Asian economic power.

President Donald Trump signed a long-awaited "phase one" trade deal with China on Wednesday, which includes a massive increase in exports to the Asian economic power. Also read: US, China sign long-awaited 'phase one' trade deal China agreed to buy $200 billion more in US goods over two years than it did in 2017 before the trade war erupted, according to the agreement signed Wednesday. That includes an additional $32 billion in American farm products and seafood, nearly $78 billion in manufactured goods like aircraft, machinery and steel, and $52 billion in energy products. The administration was "righting the wrongs of the past", Trump said before the deal signing. Also Read: Trump officially confirms trade deal with China Here are the key elements of the trade deal: Foreign trade Trump blamed China for controlling its money to increase unreasonable exchange for favourable circumstances. Washington recently officially marked Beijing a cash controller before dropping the charge this week. In the understanding, the two sides resolve to submit to the International Monetary Fund's standards on dodging the control of trade rates and state they will work to accomplish advertise decided trade rates and cease from aggressively cutting their estimation of their monetary forms. China to purchase US goods worth $200 billion over two years China has consented to purchase $200 billion more in US products for more than two years than it did in 2017, preceding the trade war started. This incorporates $32 billion in American ranch items and fish, nearly $78 billion in made merchandise like aeroplane, hardware and steel and $52 billion in vitality products. "They're fundamentally saying Chinese customers and the Chinese economy needs these American items thus the arrangement will classify that," top White House monetary assistant Larry Kudlow told CNBC before the marking. With respect to whether US homesteads could take care of such goliath orders, Kudlow included that while American creation isn't boundless "we have a lot of ability to open the throttle." The understanding additionally contains arrangements to ease administrative hindrances for exchange baby recipe, hamburger, pork, fish and agrarian biotechnology. Ban on cyber-theft, theft of trade secrets The deal calls for punishment on the robbery of prized formulas and for China to officially boycott digital burglary, the unapproved divulgence of trade secrets and the utilization of taken competitive innovations. It additionally requires the formation of a system for settling disagreements about medication licenses. "The definition of criminal offences regarding the theft of IP and related matters is absolutely a crucial ingredient in this," Kudlow said. There are additional arrangements to forestall forging, including fake drugs, and online copyright encroachment. Forced technology revelation US authorities and organizations have since quite a while ago affirmed that China routinely constrained remote organizations to give up technical expertise as a byproduct of consent to work in the huge Asian market. The understanding marked Wednesday stipulates that neither one of the sides will drive people from the other to move innovation "in connection to acquisitions, joint endeavours, or other venture exchanges." Money related administrations Under the trade deal, China will make it simpler for US banks to endorse the obligation of Chinese firms and lower obstructions to advertise passage for certain venture administrations. Moreover, China consented to permit US electronic instalment administrations like Mastercard, Visa and American Express to apply to become bank card clearing organizations. By April of 2020, China is to permit entirely claimed US organizations to partake in the life, benefits and medical coverage segments. Smooth execution of the pact between two pacific powers Under the content of the treaty, the two sides concur that they can officially gripe to one another if either feels the opposite side isn't holding to its finish of the deal. In the event that they are not settled, grumblings will continuously ascend the hierarchy of leadership to increasingly senior authorities. In the event that differences are as yet not settled, the grumbling side can stop keeping one of its commitments under the arrangement. The side accepting the protest must not fight back for such cures on the off chance that it accepts they have been done "in compliance with common decency." On the off chance that such a measure has been taken in "dishonesty," notwithstanding, "the cure is to pull back from this understanding."

Key elements of the US-China trade deal: A pact to pause the economic conflict

President Donald Trump signed a long-awaited "phase one" trade deal with China on Wednesday, which includes a massive increase in exports to the Asian economic power.

China agreed to buy $200 billion more in US goods over two years than it did in 2017 before the trade war erupted, according to the agreement signed Wednesday.

That includes an additional $32 billion in American farm products and seafood, nearly $78 billion in manufactured goods like aircraft, machinery and steel, and $52 billion in energy products.

The administration was "righting the wrongs of the past", Trump said before the deal signing.

In a press conference attended by US vice-president Pence and China's Vice Premier Liu He, Trump asserted that the US-China trade deal contains "substantial and enforceable commitments". However, the president stated&nbsp;that US trade tariffs will remain on China until phase two is completed.

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The deal which was reached after months of tense negotiations on both sides was finally settled by the key negotiators of the world's two biggest economies.

Trump also informed that he would be visiting China in the "not too distant future", while adding that&nbsp;President Xi was a "good friend".

Trump hailed the "momentous" US-China trade deal, stating:&nbsp;"Today, we take a momentous step, one that's never taken before with China that will ensure fair and reciprocal trade."

"Together, we are righting the wrongs of the past," Trump said.

President Donald Trump signed a long-awaited "phase one" trade deal with China on Wednesday, which includes a massive increase in exports to the Asian economic power. China agreed to buy $200 billion more in US goods over two years than it did in 2017 before the trade war erupted, according to the agreement signed Wednesday. That includes an additional $32 billion in American farm products and seafood, nearly $78 billion in manufactured goods like aircraft, machinery and steel, and $52 billion in energy products. The administration was "righting the wrongs of the past", Trump said before the deal signing. In a press conference attended by US vice-president Pence and China's Vice Premier Liu He, Trump asserted that the US-China trade deal contains "substantial and enforceable commitments". However, the president stated that US trade tariffs will remain on China until phase two is completed. Also Read: Trump officially confirms trade deal with China The deal which was reached after months of tense negotiations on both sides was finally settled by the key negotiators of the world's two biggest economies. Trump also informed that he would be visiting China in the "not too distant future", while adding that President Xi was a "good friend". Trump hailed the "momentous" US-China trade deal, stating: "Today, we take a momentous step, one that's never taken before with China that will ensure fair and reciprocal trade." "Together, we are righting the wrongs of the past," Trump said.

US, China sign long-awaited 'phase one' trade deal

As tensions continued to mount between <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-will-speed-up-enriching-of-uranium-after-deadline-to-europe-ends-on-thursday-irib-230564">US and Iran in the aftermath</a> of the downing of the US drone, President Trump in an interview to a US television network said there would be "no boots on the ground if US attacks".

"I hope we don't but we're in a very strong position if something should happen," adding,"I'm not talking boots on the ground ... I'm just saying if something would happen, it wouldn't last very long."

On the US-China trade war, the US president said China was "going down the tubes" and wanted a trade deal.

President Xi and Trump are due to meet in the<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-hopes-to-re-launch-china-trade-talks-will-not-accept-conditions-on-tariffs-230453"> G20 Summit in Osaka</a>, Japan shortly with several experts hoping for a deal, although there has been no word on it from the White House.

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"China wants a trade deal with the United States because its economy is weakening," the US president said.

However, on the trade front, the US president asserted that "Vietnam was worse than China on trade".

Vietnam was the "single worst abuser" on trade with the United States, worse even than China, he said.

"A lot of companies are moving to Vietnam, but Vietnam takes advantage of us even worse than China," he said.

"It's almost the single worst abuser of everybody," he added.

Trump said the European Union was out of line bringing lawsuits against US technology companies like Facebook and Google, saying legal action against those firms should be the purview of the United States.

She hates the United States perhaps worse than any person I've ever met," Trump said during the interview in an apparent reference to EU competition commissioner Margrethe Vestager.

"What she does to our country. She's suing all our companies. We should be suing Google and Facebook, and all that," he said. "They're suing Apple. They're suing everybody." 
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As tensions continued to mount between US and Iran in the aftermath of the downing of the US drone, President Trump in an interview to a US television network said there would be "no boots on the ground if US attacks".

As tensions continued to mount between US and Iran in the aftermath of the downing of the US drone, President Trump in an interview to a US television network said there would be "no boots on the ground if US attacks". "I hope we don't but we're in a very strong position if something should happen," adding,"I'm not talking boots on the ground ... I'm just saying if something would happen, it wouldn't last very long." On the US-China trade war, the US president said China was "going down the tubes" and wanted a trade deal. President Xi and Trump are due to meet in the G20 Summit in Osaka, Japan shortly with several experts hoping for a deal, although there has been no word on it from the White House. "China wants a trade deal with the United States because its economy is weakening," the US president said. However, on the trade front, the US president asserted that "Vietnam was worse than China on trade". Vietnam was the "single worst abuser" on trade with the United States, worse even than China, he said. "A lot of companies are moving to Vietnam, but Vietnam takes advantage of us even worse than China," he said. "It's almost the single worst abuser of everybody," he added. Trump said the European Union was out of line bringing lawsuits against US technology companies like Facebook and Google, saying legal action against those firms should be the purview of the United States. She hates the United States perhaps worse than any person I've ever met," Trump said during the interview in an apparent reference to EU competition commissioner Margrethe Vestager. "What she does to our country. She's suing all our companies. We should be suing Google and Facebook, and all that," he said. "They're suing Apple. They're suing everybody."

US in a very strong position, no boots on the ground against Iran: Trump

Xi Jinping will burnish China's fragile alliance with North Korea by making his first trip to <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/chinas-xi-jinping-to-visit-north-korea-this-week-report-227974">Pyongyang as president this week</a> -- and on Wednesday he sealed their friendship in ink, offering a "grand plan" for regional stability.

Xi, who will be the first Chinese president to visit Pyongyang in 14 years, penned a rare front-page opinion piece in North Korea's official newspaper, touting their "irreplaceable" bond on the eve of this two-day trip.

Xi is visiting the country on Thursday and Friday at the invitation of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trump-says-he-received-a-beautiful-letter-from-north-koreas-kim-jong-un-226360">North Korean leader Kim Jong-un</a> as both men face their own protracted negotiations with US President Donald Trump.

With his visit, Xi can show that China still has some influence on its Cold War-era ally and play a role in efforts to convince Pyongyang to abandon its nuclear programme.

It could also give the Chinese leader some leverage when he meets Trump to discuss the US-China trade war at the G20 next week in Japan.

For Kim, having his powerful next-door neighbour visit will serve as a reminder to Trump that Xi will have his back if the nuclear talks fail for good.

In the opinion piece in the Rodong Sinmun -- the official mouthpiece of the North's ruling Workers' Party -&nbsp;Xi said Beijing was willing to draw up a "grand plan" with Pyongyang to achieve permanent stability in East&nbsp;Asia.

He also vowed that Beijing would play an active role in "strengthening communication and coordination with North Korea and other relevant parties" to push forward negotiations on the Korean Peninsula.

At subway stations in Pyongyang, commuters crowded around newsstands to read Xi's article.

It appeared on page one of the Rodong Sinmun, in the bottom right-hand corner. The whole of the top half of the front page was devoted to an editorial calling on citizens to uphold the works of Kim's father and predecessor Kim Jong Il in building up the Workers' Party.&nbsp;

"This op-ed is an extremely unusual event," said Ahn Chan-il, a North Korean defector and researcher in Seoul.

"For Kim, he needed a public endorsement from Xi, so that he could tell his people that 'look, someone as powerful as Xi has our back'," Ahn told AFP.

The trip by the leader of the North's key diplomatic ally and main provider of trade and aid has long been awaited, and comes after Kim travelled to China four times for meetings with Xi.&nbsp;

China and North Korea have worked to improve relations in the past year from a low point as Beijing backed a series of UN sanctions against its Cold War-era ally over its nuclear activities.

Russia and China on Tuesday blocked an American initiative that aimed to halt fuel deliveries to North Korea, which Washington accuses of exceeding its annual limit for 2019, diplomatic sources said.

Hu Jintao was the last Chinese president to visit Pyongyang in 2005, when he met Kim's father, Kim Jong Il.

Xi, who will be given the honour of a state visit, will pay homage at the capital's Friendship Tower.

In recent days soldiers and workers have been sprucing up the tower, a monument to the Chinese troops who saved the North from defeat during the Korean War.

On Wednesday, workers repainted white lines on the pavements of central Pyongyang, trimmed grass verges and added fresh coats of pesticide to trees, as broom-wielding students swept away dirt.

But no Chinese flags were seen by AFP journalists in the capital. Instead, the red and yellow emblem of the ruling Workers Party -- its colours similar to the Chinese ensign -- flew alongside the national flag to mark the 55th anniversary of Kim Jong Il starting work at the Central Committee.

In his op-ed, Xi stressed that this year marks the 70th anniversary of Beijing-Pyongyang relations.

"Over the past 70 years we have been unyieldingly advancing forward in the same boat, breaking through rain and wind," Xi wrote.

"One can say this friendship is irreplaceable, even with an enormous fortune".

Xi Jinping will burnish China's fragile alliance with North Korea by making his first trip to Pyongyang as president this week -- and on Wednesday he sealed their friendship in ink, offering a "grand plan" for regional stability.

Xi Jinping will burnish China's fragile alliance with North Korea by making his first trip to Pyongyang as president this week -- and on Wednesday he sealed their friendship in ink, offering a "grand plan" for regional stability. Xi, who will be the first Chinese president to visit Pyongyang in 14 years, penned a rare front-page opinion piece in North Korea's official newspaper, touting their "irreplaceable" bond on the eve of this two-day trip. Xi is visiting the country on Thursday and Friday at the invitation of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un as both men face their own protracted negotiations with US President Donald Trump. With his visit, Xi can show that China still has some influence on its Cold War-era ally and play a role in efforts to convince Pyongyang to abandon its nuclear programme. It could also give the Chinese leader some leverage when he meets Trump to discuss the US-China trade war at the G20 next week in Japan. For Kim, having his powerful next-door neighbour visit will serve as a reminder to Trump that Xi will have his back if the nuclear talks fail for good. In the opinion piece in the Rodong Sinmun -- the official mouthpiece of the North's ruling Workers' Party - Xi said Beijing was willing to draw up a "grand plan" with Pyongyang to achieve permanent stability in East Asia. He also vowed that Beijing would play an active role in "strengthening communication and coordination with North Korea and other relevant parties" to push forward negotiations on the Korean Peninsula. At subway stations in Pyongyang, commuters crowded around newsstands to read Xi's article. It appeared on page one of the Rodong Sinmun, in the bottom right-hand corner. The whole of the top half of the front page was devoted to an editorial calling on citizens to uphold the works of Kim's father and predecessor Kim Jong Il in building up the Workers' Party. "This op-ed is an extremely unusual event," said Ahn Chan-il, a North Korean defector and researcher in Seoul. "For Kim, he needed a public endorsement from Xi, so that he could tell his people that 'look, someone as powerful as Xi has our back'," Ahn told AFP. The trip by the leader of the North's key diplomatic ally and main provider of trade and aid has long been awaited, and comes after Kim travelled to China four times for meetings with Xi. China and North Korea have worked to improve relations in the past year from a low point as Beijing backed a series of UN sanctions against its Cold War-era ally over its nuclear activities. Russia and China on Tuesday blocked an American initiative that aimed to halt fuel deliveries to North Korea, which Washington accuses of exceeding its annual limit for 2019, diplomatic sources said. Hu Jintao was the last Chinese president to visit Pyongyang in 2005, when he met Kim's father, Kim Jong Il. Xi, who will be given the honour of a state visit, will pay homage at the capital's Friendship Tower. In recent days soldiers and workers have been sprucing up the tower, a monument to the Chinese troops who saved the North from defeat during the Korean War. On Wednesday, workers repainted white lines on the pavements of central Pyongyang, trimmed grass verges and added fresh coats of pesticide to trees, as broom-wielding students swept away dirt. But no Chinese flags were seen by AFP journalists in the capital. Instead, the red and yellow emblem of the ruling Workers Party -- its colours similar to the Chinese ensign -- flew alongside the national flag to mark the 55th anniversary of Kim Jong Il starting work at the Central Committee. In his op-ed, Xi stressed that this year marks the 70th anniversary of Beijing-Pyongyang relations. "Over the past 70 years we have been unyieldingly advancing forward in the same boat, breaking through rain and wind," Xi wrote. "One can say this friendship is irreplaceable, even with an enormous fortune".

China ready to draw up grand plan with North Korea to achieve stability in East Asia: Xi in letter to Kim Jong-un

US President Donald Trump said China will be left with no other option but to enter into a <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/will-slap-huge-new-tariffs-on-china-if-president-xi-doesnt-show-up-trump-ahead-of-g20-meeting-226081">trade deal with the United States</a> because his increased tariffs on Chinese products is having an impact on its economy.

"The China deal is going to work out. You know why, because of tariffs, because right now <a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/china-exports-grow-despite-us-tariffs-but-import-slump-most-in-nearly-three-years-225842">China is getting absolutely</a> decimated by companies that are leaving China going to other countries, including our own, because they don't want to pay the tariffs," Trump told CBS news in an interview.

In recent months, Trump has imposed additional tariffs on Chinese products worth $200 billion and he has ordered for another round of tariffs on rest of the Chinese imports amounting to $300 billion.

"And China will, in my opinion, based on a lot of facts and a lot of knowledge, China is going to make a deal because they're going to have to make a deal," he said.

"China will subsidise their product because they want to keep people working. So China is going to pay a lot. We have put 25 percent on $250 billion of Chinese goods coming into our country, including $50 billion of high-technology equipment and things," he said.

"You haven't seen any or virtually any price increase because what China does basically their companies - they subsidise their companies because they want to keep people working. They want to stay competitive. We have another $300 billion to go with China," he said.

"I haven't done that because it's a very big thing for them, not for us. For us it's not going to matter because we'll be able to buy the product in other countries that don't have the tariffs. So it's not going to have an effect,"&nbsp;said the US president.

Later in the day, Trump told reporters that he will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in Japan later this month on the sidelines of the G-20 Summit. Some reports say that Xi might skip the G-20 summit.

"I think President Xi of China -- great relationship with him -- I think he'll be there. We are scheduled to talk and to meet. I think interesting things will happen. Let's see what happens," he said in response to a question.

"Right now, we're getting 25 per cent on $250 billion worth of goods. That's a lot of money that's pouring into our Treasury. We've never gotten 10 cents from China. Now we're getting a lot of money from China. I think that's one of the reasons that GDP was so high in the first quarter, because of the tariffs that we've taken in from China," he said.

"We always have the option to raise it another $300 billion at 25 per cent. And the 25 per cent could be much higher than 25 per cent," he asserted.

US President Donald Trump said China will be left with no other option but to enter into a trade deal with the United States because his increased tariffs on Chinese products is having an impact on its economy.

US President Donald Trump said China will be left with no other option but to enter into a trade deal with the United States because his increased tariffs on Chinese products is having an impact on its economy. "The China deal is going to work out. You know why, because of tariffs, because right now China is getting absolutely decimated by companies that are leaving China going to other countries, including our own, because they don't want to pay the tariffs," Trump told CBS news in an interview. In recent months, Trump has imposed additional tariffs on Chinese products worth $200 billion and he has ordered for another round of tariffs on rest of the Chinese imports amounting to $300 billion. "And China will, in my opinion, based on a lot of facts and a lot of knowledge, China is going to make a deal because they're going to have to make a deal," he said. "China will subsidise their product because they want to keep people working. So China is going to pay a lot. We have put 25 percent on $250 billion of Chinese goods coming into our country, including $50 billion of high-technology equipment and things," he said. "You haven't seen any or virtually any price increase because what China does basically their companies - they subsidise their companies because they want to keep people working. They want to stay competitive. We have another $300 billion to go with China," he said. "I haven't done that because it's a very big thing for them, not for us. For us it's not going to matter because we'll be able to buy the product in other countries that don't have the tariffs. So it's not going to have an effect," said the US president. Later in the day, Trump told reporters that he will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in Japan later this month on the sidelines of the G-20 Summit. Some reports say that Xi might skip the G-20 summit. "I think President Xi of China -- great relationship with him -- I think he'll be there. We are scheduled to talk and to meet. I think interesting things will happen. Let's see what happens," he said in response to a question. "Right now, we're getting 25 per cent on $250 billion worth of goods. That's a lot of money that's pouring into our Treasury. We've never gotten 10 cents from China. Now we're getting a lot of money from China. I think that's one of the reasons that GDP was so high in the first quarter, because of the tariffs that we've taken in from China," he said. "We always have the option to raise it another $300 billion at 25 per cent. And the 25 per cent could be much higher than 25 per cent," he asserted.

China getting decimated because companies leaving them: Trump

As the trade war between the US and China continued, President Trump in an early morning tweet said China will be hurt very badly "if it doesn't make a deal because companies will be forced to leave China for other countries."

"I say openly to President Xi and all of my many friends in China," the President said as the trade talks between the two countries concluded without any results.

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Even as Trump openly challenged the Chinese leadership, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-says-it-will-never-surrender-to-foreign-pressure-amid-trade-dispute-218306">China's foreign ministry said</a> on Monday the country won't "surrender" to foreign pressure after Washington renewed its threat to impose tariffs.

The United States escalated a tariff war with China on Friday by hiking levies on $200 billion worth of Chinese goods even as trade talks were underway in Washington. The trade conflict has led to large scale tariffs being imposed by both sides threatening the world economy.&nbsp;

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"Too expensive to buy in China. You had a great deal, almost completed, &amp; you backed out!" Trump said, adding, "the unexpectedly good first quarter 3.2% GDP was greatly helped by tariffs from China. Some people just don’t get it!"

"Many tariffed companies will be leaving China for Vietnam and other such countries in Asia. That’s why China wants to make a deal so badly!" he said.

"There will be nobody left in China to do business with. Very bad for China, very good for USA!"&nbsp;

"But China has taken so advantage of the US for so many years, that they are way ahead (Our Presidents did not do the job). Therefore, China should not retaliate - will only get worse!" Trump said.

Trump in a tweet earlier had said "China loved ripping off America", adding that &nbsp;"China is "dreaming" that "former Vice President Joe Biden or any Democratic candidate will win the 2020 presidential election."

As the trade war between the US and China continued, President Trump in an early morning tweet said China will be hurt very badly "if it doesn't make a deal because companies will be forced to leave China for other countries.

As the trade war between the US and China continued, President Trump in an early morning tweet said China will be hurt very badly "if it doesn't make a deal because companies will be forced to leave China for other countries." "I say openly to President Xi and all of my many friends in China," the President said as the trade talks between the two countries concluded without any results. ..There will be nobody left in China to do business with. Very bad for China, very good for USA! But China has taken so advantage of the U.S. for so many years, that they are way ahead (Our Presidents did not do the job). Therefore, China should not retaliate-will only get worse! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 13, 2019 × Even as Trump openly challenged the Chinese leadership, China's foreign ministry said on Monday the country won't "surrender" to foreign pressure after Washington renewed its threat to impose tariffs. The United States escalated a tariff war with China on Friday by hiking levies on $200 billion worth of Chinese goods even as trade talks were underway in Washington. The trade conflict has led to large scale tariffs being imposed by both sides threatening the world economy. "Too expensive to buy in China. You had a great deal, almost completed, & you backed out!" Trump said, adding, "the unexpectedly good first quarter 3.2% GDP was greatly helped by tariffs from China. Some people just don’t get it!" "Many tariffed companies will be leaving China for Vietnam and other such countries in Asia. That’s why China wants to make a deal so badly!" he said. "There will be nobody left in China to do business with. Very bad for China, very good for USA!" "But China has taken so advantage of the US for so many years, that they are way ahead (Our Presidents did not do the job). Therefore, China should not retaliate - will only get worse!" Trump said. Trump in a tweet earlier had said "China loved ripping off America", adding that "China is "dreaming" that "former Vice President Joe Biden or any Democratic candidate will win the 2020 presidential election."

China should not retaliate on tariffs, it will only get worse, says Trump

China's exports tumbled the most in<a href="http://www.wionews.com/business-economy/china-economy-grew-at-slowest-pace-in-28-years-in-2018-191687"> three years in February while imports</a> fell for a third straight month, pointing to a further slowdown in the economy despite a spate of support measures.

Global investors and <a href="http://www.wionews.com/business-economy/weakness-in-china-economy-gives-beijing-incentive-for-trade-deal-trump-188582">China's major trading partners </a>are closely watching to see how quickly its economy is cooling after growth slowed to a near 30-year-low in 2018.

February exports fell 20.7 per cent from a year earlier, the largest decline since February 2016, customs data showed on Friday.

Imports fell 5.2 per cent from a year earlier, worse than analysts' forecasts for a 1.4 per cent fall and widening from January's 1.5 per cent drop.

That left the country with a trade surplus of $4.12 billion for the month, much smaller than forecasts of $26.38 billion.

Analysts warn that data from China in the first two months of the year should be read with caution due to business disruptions caused by the long Lunar New Year holidays, which came in mid-February in 2018 but started on February&nbsp;4th this year.

But many China watchers had expected a weak start to the year for the world's largest trading nations as factory surveys showed dwindling domestic and export orders and the Sino-US&nbsp;trade war dragged on.

US&nbsp;President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that trade talks with China were moving along well and predicted either a "good deal" or no deal between the world's two largest economies.

Trump postponed a sharp US&nbsp;tariff hike slated for early March as the talks progressed, but both Washington and Beijing have kept previous tariffs in place. At the same time, global demand has been weakening, particularly in Europe.

Before trade tensions sharply escalated last year, China's economy was already slowing, in part due to a clampdown on riskier lending that starved smaller, private companies of financing and stifled investment.

The government is targeting economic growth of 6.0 to 6.5 per cent in 2019, Premier Li Keqiang said at Tuesday's opening of the annual meeting of China's parliament, a lower target than set for 2018.

China's exports tumbled the most in three years in February while imports fell for a third straight month, pointing to a further slowdown in the economy despite a spate of support measures.

China's exports tumbled the most in three years in February while imports fell for a third straight month, pointing to a further slowdown in the economy despite a spate of support measures. Global investors and China's major trading partners are closely watching to see how quickly its economy is cooling after growth slowed to a near 30-year-low in 2018. February exports fell 20.7 per cent from a year earlier, the largest decline since February 2016, customs data showed on Friday. Imports fell 5.2 per cent from a year earlier, worse than analysts' forecasts for a 1.4 per cent fall and widening from January's 1.5 per cent drop. That left the country with a trade surplus of $4.12 billion for the month, much smaller than forecasts of $26.38 billion. Analysts warn that data from China in the first two months of the year should be read with caution due to business disruptions caused by the long Lunar New Year holidays, which came in mid-February in 2018 but started on February 4th this year. But many China watchers had expected a weak start to the year for the world's largest trading nations as factory surveys showed dwindling domestic and export orders and the Sino-US trade war dragged on. US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that trade talks with China were moving along well and predicted either a "good deal" or no deal between the world's two largest economies. Trump postponed a sharp US tariff hike slated for early March as the talks progressed, but both Washington and Beijing have kept previous tariffs in place. At the same time, global demand has been weakening, particularly in Europe. Before trade tensions sharply escalated last year, China's economy was already slowing, in part due to a clampdown on riskier lending that starved smaller, private companies of financing and stifled investment. The government is targeting economic growth of 6.0 to 6.5 per cent in 2019, Premier Li Keqiang said at Tuesday's opening of the annual meeting of China's parliament, a lower target than set for 2018.

Amid trade war, China's exports fall to three-year low; imports slip for third straight month

Chinese foreign ministry spokesman <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/after-jim-mattis-patrick-shanahan-takes-pentagon-helm-at-critical-time-187442">Lu Kang said on Thursday&nbsp;that Beijing</a> values the current relations between the American and Chinese militaries, after acting US secretary of defence Patrick Shanahan reportedly told civilian leaders of the US military to focus on "China, China, China".

Speaking at a regular news conference in Beijing, Lu cast doubt on the validity of the reported comments by Shanahan before adding that the future of the two countries' military relations was for Beijing and Washington to decide.

"If what we mutually seek is a partner, then we will likely get a partner. If what we seek is an adversary, then we will certainly get an adversary," Lu said when asked about Shanahan's remarks.

Relations between the world's two largest economies have plumbed new depths under US President Donald Trump, with a trade war and disagreements over Taiwan and the South China Sea.

"In principle, all I want to say is that, for China, what we are pursuing is a national defence policy based on defence. We also prioritise developing cooperation between our armed forces and those of other countries, including America's," the foreign ministry spokesman said, adding, "We believe that this is conducive to promoting mutual trust and peace, enhancing relations between the two countries and contributing to world peace and stability.

"During the process of communications, the clear information that we have obtained from the US, is that the US - similar to China - highly prioritises the relations between the two militaries and hopes to work towards turning the relationship between the two militaries into a stable element of the relations between our two countries," Lu added.

Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Lu Kang said on Thursday that Beijing values the current relations between the American and Chinese militaries, after acting US secretary of defence Patrick Shanahan reportedly told civilian leaders of the US military to focus on "China, China, China".

Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Lu Kang said on Thursday that Beijing values the current relations between the American and Chinese militaries, after acting US secretary of defence Patrick Shanahan reportedly told civilian leaders of the US military to focus on "China, China, China". Speaking at a regular news conference in Beijing, Lu cast doubt on the validity of the reported comments by Shanahan before adding that the future of the two countries' military relations was for Beijing and Washington to decide. "If what we mutually seek is a partner, then we will likely get a partner. If what we seek is an adversary, then we will certainly get an adversary," Lu said when asked about Shanahan's remarks. Relations between the world's two largest economies have plumbed new depths under US President Donald Trump, with a trade war and disagreements over Taiwan and the South China Sea. "In principle, all I want to say is that, for China, what we are pursuing is a national defence policy based on defence. We also prioritise developing cooperation between our armed forces and those of other countries, including America's," the foreign ministry spokesman said, adding, "We believe that this is conducive to promoting mutual trust and peace, enhancing relations between the two countries and contributing to world peace and stability. "During the process of communications, the clear information that we have obtained from the US, is that the US - similar to China - highly prioritises the relations between the two militaries and hopes to work towards turning the relationship between the two militaries into a stable element of the relations between our two countries," Lu added.

Watch: After Shanahan's dig, China says pursuing policy based on defence

Two days after US President Trump agreed to<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/trump-and-china-called-a-truce-in-the-trade-war-now-what-181070"> freeze tariffs against Chinese goods</a> during his meeting with President Xi at G20, the US president said he has a "strong and personal relationship" with the Chinese leader.

"He and I are the only two people that can bring about massive and very positive change, on trade and far beyond," he said, adding that a "solution" for "North Korea was a great thing for China and for everyone."

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The White House had said earlier that the President had agreed he will leave the tariffs on $200 billion worth of products at the 10 per cent rate and not raise it to $25 per cent.

According to White House, China also agreed to purchase "very substantial" amount of agricultural, energy, industrial, and other product from the United States to "reduce the trade imbalance between our two countries."

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President Trump and Xi had a marathon two and half hour meeting in which the two leaders decided to temporarily call truce for the next 90 days on the escalating trade war.

"Farmers will be a very big and fast beneficiary of our deal with China," the US president said in his tweet. "They intend to start purchasing agricultural product immediately. We make the finest and cleanest product in the World, and that is what China wants," he asserted.

On the arms race, the president said: "I am certain that, at some time in the future, President Xi and I, together with President Putin of Russia, will start talking about a meaningful halt to what has become a major and uncontrollable arms race."

"The US spent $716 billion this year. Crazy!"

Trump and Xi have also agreed to "immediately" begin negotiations on "structural changes" on technology transfer, intellectual property protection, non-tariff barriers, cyber intrusions and cyber theft.

"Very good things will happen. We are dealing from great strength, but China likewise has much to gain if and when a deal is completed. Level the field!" he said in an early morning tweet on Monday.

Further, the US president revealed that China had agreed to reduce and remove tariffs on cars coming into China. The US currently imposes 40 per cent tariffs, he informed.

Meanwhile, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said on Monday that the US will need to see "something concrete" from China on trade in the next 90 days to build a real agreement.

He said for the first time there was "a clear path" to reduce the US trade deficit with China to zero.

Global equity markets soared on Monday after China and the United States announced a breakthrough in the trade war. Frankfurt stocks, London's FTSE and the stock markets in Paris all gained after the announcement on Monday.

Hong Kong and Shanghai stocks also climbed as the tit-for-tat tariff war was halted for the next 90 days between the two world powers.

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Two days after US President Trump agreed to freeze tariffs against Chinese goods during his meeting with President Xi at G20, the US president said he has a "strong and personal relationship" with the Chinese leader.

Two days after US President Trump agreed to freeze tariffs against Chinese goods during his meeting with President Xi at G20, the US president said he has a "strong and personal relationship" with the Chinese leader. "He and I are the only two people that can bring about massive and very positive change, on trade and far beyond," he said, adding that a "solution" for "North Korea was a great thing for China and for everyone." President Xi and I have a very strong and personal relationship. He and I are the only two people that can bring about massive and very positive change, on trade and far beyond, between our two great Nations. A solution for North Korea is a great thing for China and ALL! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 3, 2018 × The White House had said earlier that the President had agreed he will leave the tariffs on $200 billion worth of products at the 10 per cent rate and not raise it to $25 per cent. According to White House, China also agreed to purchase "very substantial" amount of agricultural, energy, industrial, and other product from the United States to "reduce the trade imbalance between our two countries." Farmers will be a a very BIG and FAST beneficiary of our deal with China. They intend to start purchasing agricultural product immediately. We make the finest and cleanest product in the World, and that is what China wants. Farmers, I LOVE YOU! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 3, 2018 × President Trump and Xi had a marathon two and half hour meeting in which the two leaders decided to temporarily call truce for the next 90 days on the escalating trade war. "Farmers will be a very big and fast beneficiary of our deal with China," the US president said in his tweet. "They intend to start purchasing agricultural product immediately. We make the finest and cleanest product in the World, and that is what China wants," he asserted. On the arms race, the president said: "I am certain that, at some time in the future, President Xi and I, together with President Putin of Russia, will start talking about a meaningful halt to what has become a major and uncontrollable arms race." "The US spent $716 billion this year. Crazy!" Trump and Xi have also agreed to "immediately" begin negotiations on "structural changes" on technology transfer, intellectual property protection, non-tariff barriers, cyber intrusions and cyber theft. "Very good things will happen. We are dealing from great strength, but China likewise has much to gain if and when a deal is completed. Level the field!" he said in an early morning tweet on Monday. Further, the US president revealed that China had agreed to reduce and remove tariffs on cars coming into China. The US currently imposes 40 per cent tariffs, he informed. Meanwhile, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said on Monday that the US will need to see "something concrete" from China on trade in the next 90 days to build a real agreement. He said for the first time there was "a clear path" to reduce the US trade deficit with China to zero. Global equity markets soared on Monday after China and the United States announced a breakthrough in the trade war. Frankfurt stocks, London's FTSE and the stock markets in Paris all gained after the announcement on Monday. Hong Kong and Shanghai stocks also climbed as the tit-for-tat tariff war was halted for the next 90 days between the two world powers.

Certain will talk to Xi, Putin about halting arms race some time in the future: Trump

US President Donald Trump said <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/ahead-of-g20-meeting-with-xi-trump-says-billions-of-dollar-pouring-into-us-due-to-tariffs-on-china-180279">Thursday a trade deal with Beijing</a> was "close" but added he might prefer not to reach one, cooling hopes for a breakthrough at a summit this week.

Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are due to meet during the Group of 20 summit in Argentina, which begins Friday.

"I think we are very close to doing something with China but I don't know that I want to do it," Trump told reporters at the White House before departing for Buenos Aires.

Trump has slapped punishing tariffs on more than $250 billion in Chinese imports so far this year, demanding that Beijing end allegedly unfair trade practices and reverse industrial policies criticized by other major economies.

US officials in recent days have also renewed their criticism of Beijing in advance of the Xi-Trump meeting.

Markets are hoping a deal can be reached before the end of the year, when US duty rates are due to increase significantly.

Trump on Thursday also reiterated that US tariffs were generating tax revenues: "What we have right now is billions and billions of dollars coming into the United States in the form of taxes," he said.

Economists and critics of the president's trade policies point out duties are paid by importers and thus constitute a tax on US industry and consumers that is not paid by China.

Trump also said he believed Beijing was hoping to strike a deal.

"I think China wants to make a deal. I am open to making a deal but frankly I like the deal that we have right now," he said.

Wall Street extended early losses following Trump's remarks, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average 0.6 per cent lower shortly after 1600 GMT. 
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US President Donald Trump said Thursday a trade deal with Beijing was "close" but added he might prefer not to reach one, cooling hopes for a breakthrough at a summit this week.

US President Donald Trump said Thursday a trade deal with Beijing was "close" but added he might prefer not to reach one, cooling hopes for a breakthrough at a summit this week. Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are due to meet during the Group of 20 summit in Argentina, which begins Friday. "I think we are very close to doing something with China but I don't know that I want to do it," Trump told reporters at the White House before departing for Buenos Aires. Trump has slapped punishing tariffs on more than $250 billion in Chinese imports so far this year, demanding that Beijing end allegedly unfair trade practices and reverse industrial policies criticized by other major economies. US officials in recent days have also renewed their criticism of Beijing in advance of the Xi-Trump meeting. Markets are hoping a deal can be reached before the end of the year, when US duty rates are due to increase significantly. Trump on Thursday also reiterated that US tariffs were generating tax revenues: "What we have right now is billions and billions of dollars coming into the United States in the form of taxes," he said. Economists and critics of the president's trade policies point out duties are paid by importers and thus constitute a tax on US industry and consumers that is not paid by China. Trump also said he believed Beijing was hoping to strike a deal. "I think China wants to make a deal. I am open to making a deal but frankly I like the deal that we have right now," he said. Wall Street extended early losses following Trump's remarks, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average 0.6 per cent lower shortly after 1600 GMT.

Close to doing deal with China but I don't know I want to do it, says Trump ahead of meeting with Xi

Ahead of the crucial <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/us-under-no-pressure-to-make-trade-deal-with-china-says-trump-165480">G20 meeting with President Xi</a> on Saturday, President tweeted today asserting that billons were pouring into US coffers because of tariffs being charged to China.

"If companies don’t want to pay tariffs, <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/us-china-trade-deal-could-cost-europe-frances-economy-minister-bruno-le-maire-138400">build in the USA, otherwise, let's just make</a> our country richer than ever before!", the president said in his tweet.

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Experts around the globe are expecting a breakthrough in talks between Xi and Trump in an escalating trade war which has upset market sentiments across the world.

China's commerce ministry said today that it hoped for "positive results" in resolving a trade dispute with the United States at a G20 summit in Argentina.

The United States has levied additional duties of between 10 per cent and 25 per cent on $250 billion of Chinese goods with 10 per cent tariffs set to climb to 25 per cent next year.

"The Chinese side has repeatedly stressed that the essence of Sino-US economic and trade cooperation is about mutual benefit and win-win," the commerce ministry spokesman said.

The White House had said this week that it was open to a trade deal with China during Trump-Xi talks.

Meanwhile, US trade representative Robert Lighthizer said that the US administration officials were examining all available tools to raise US tariffs on Chinese vehicles to the 40 per cent duties that China is now charging on US-produced vehicles.

China had raised tariffs as a result of a tit-for-tat response after the US imposed &nbsp;25 per cent tariff on Chinese vehicles on top of the 2.5 per cent it normally charges.

China had lowered tariffs for all other countries to 15 per cent, but imposed an additional 25 per cent retaliatory tariff on US vehicles.

As the President has repeatedly noted, China's aggressive, State-directed industrial policies are causing severe harm to US workers and manufacturers," Lighthizer said, adding,"we are continuing to raise these issues with China. As of yet, China has not come to the table with proposals for meaningful reform."

Ahead of the crucial G20 meeting with President Xi on Saturday, President tweeted today asserting that billons were pouring into US coffers because of tariffs being charged to China.

Ahead of the crucial G20 meeting with President Xi on Saturday, President tweeted today asserting that billons were pouring into US coffers because of tariffs being charged to China. "If companies don’t want to pay tariffs, build in the USA, otherwise, let's just make our country richer than ever before!", the president said in his tweet. Billions of Dollars are pouring into the coffers of the U.S.A. because of the Tariffs being charged to China, and there is a long way to go. If companies don’t want to pay Tariffs, build in the U.S.A. Otherwise, lets just make our Country richer than ever before! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 29, 2018 × Experts around the globe are expecting a breakthrough in talks between Xi and Trump in an escalating trade war which has upset market sentiments across the world. China's commerce ministry said today that it hoped for "positive results" in resolving a trade dispute with the United States at a G20 summit in Argentina. The United States has levied additional duties of between 10 per cent and 25 per cent on $250 billion of Chinese goods with 10 per cent tariffs set to climb to 25 per cent next year. "The Chinese side has repeatedly stressed that the essence of Sino-US economic and trade cooperation is about mutual benefit and win-win," the commerce ministry spokesman said. The White House had said this week that it was open to a trade deal with China during Trump-Xi talks. Meanwhile, US trade representative Robert Lighthizer said that the US administration officials were examining all available tools to raise US tariffs on Chinese vehicles to the 40 per cent duties that China is now charging on US-produced vehicles. China had raised tariffs as a result of a tit-for-tat response after the US imposed 25 per cent tariff on Chinese vehicles on top of the 2.5 per cent it normally charges. China had lowered tariffs for all other countries to 15 per cent, but imposed an additional 25 per cent retaliatory tariff on US vehicles. As the President has repeatedly noted, China's aggressive, State-directed industrial policies are causing severe harm to US workers and manufacturers," Lighthizer said, adding,"we are continuing to raise these issues with China. As of yet, China has not come to the table with proposals for meaningful reform."

Ahead of G20 meeting with Xi, Trump says billions of dollars pouring into US due to tariffs on China

China "very badly" wants to <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/china-hasnt-altered-its-unfair-market-distorting-trade-practices-says-ustr-ahead-of-trump-xi-meet-178468">have a trade deal with the US</a>, President Trump has said ahead of a meeting with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in Argentina on the sidelines of the G-20 Summit.

China and the US are currently locked in an ongoing trade war as each country has introduced tariffs on goods traded between each other. Trump has promised to fix China's "longtime abuse of the broken international system and unfair practices".&nbsp;

Over the past six months, Trump has imposed additional trade tariffs on import of Chinese products worth $250 billion. He said another tariff of equal amount is in the pipeline.

Trump and Xi are scheduled to meet on the sidelines of the G-20 summit in Argentina on November 30 and December 1.&nbsp;

President Trump said that the US was doing very well with China.

"We're doing very well with China. China wants to make a deal very badly. They might not say that to you, but they want to make it very badly," Trump told reporters at the White House before leaving for his personal Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida to spend Thanksgiving holidays.

He said that the US will impose another $250 billion on China if there is no deal.

"I have another $250 billion worth of tariffs to put on if we don't make a deal. Believe me, I'll be putting them on because China has been ripping off our country for many, many years. And they don't rip us off with me," Trump said.

He said that the US economy is doing quite well.

"I'd like to see the Fed with a lower interest rate. I think the rate is too high. I think we have much more of a Fed problem than we have a problem with anyone else," he said. 
Trump also said that he made a great deal with Canada and Mexico.

Referring to Mexico, he said: "I appreciate the help that Mexico is giving us at the border. You see that people are not coming through. All of the fistfights and the fighting that you see are done on the Mexico side. They're not coming in here. But I appreciate what Mexico is doing. They can do more, but I appreciate what they're doing ". 
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China "very badly" wants to have a trade deal with the US, President Trump has said ahead of a meeting with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in Argentina on the sidelines of the G-20 Summit.

China "very badly" wants to have a trade deal with the US, President Trump has said ahead of a meeting with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in Argentina on the sidelines of the G-20 Summit. China and the US are currently locked in an ongoing trade war as each country has introduced tariffs on goods traded between each other. Trump has promised to fix China's "longtime abuse of the broken international system and unfair practices". Over the past six months, Trump has imposed additional trade tariffs on import of Chinese products worth $250 billion. He said another tariff of equal amount is in the pipeline. Trump and Xi are scheduled to meet on the sidelines of the G-20 summit in Argentina on November 30 and December 1. President Trump said that the US was doing very well with China. "We're doing very well with China. China wants to make a deal very badly. They might not say that to you, but they want to make it very badly," Trump told reporters at the White House before leaving for his personal Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida to spend Thanksgiving holidays. He said that the US will impose another $250 billion on China if there is no deal. "I have another $250 billion worth of tariffs to put on if we don't make a deal. Believe me, I'll be putting them on because China has been ripping off our country for many, many years. And they don't rip us off with me," Trump said. He said that the US economy is doing quite well. "I'd like to see the Fed with a lower interest rate. I think the rate is too high. I think we have much more of a Fed problem than we have a problem with anyone else," he said. Trump also said that he made a great deal with Canada and Mexico. Referring to Mexico, he said: "I appreciate the help that Mexico is giving us at the border. You see that people are not coming through. All of the fistfights and the fighting that you see are done on the Mexico side. They're not coming in here. But I appreciate what Mexico is doing. They can do more, but I appreciate what they're doing ".

I have another $250 billion worth of tariffs, China wants to make a deal very badly, says Trump

The Trump administration on <a href="http://www.wionews.com/business-economy/full-blown-us-china-trade-war-will-slow-global-growth-by-less-than-1-imf-170313">Tuesday said that China has</a> failed to alter its "unfair" practices at the heart of the US-China trade conflict, adding to tensions ahead of a high-stakes meeting later this month between US&nbsp;President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.

The findings were issued in an update of the US&nbsp;Trade Representative's "Section 301" investigation into China's intellectual property and technology transfer policies, which sparked US&nbsp;tariffs on $50 billion worth of Chinese goods that later ballooned to $250 billion.

"We completed this update as part of this Administration's strengthened monitoring and enforcement effort," USTR Robert Lighthizer said in a statement. "This update shows that China has not fundamentally altered its unfair, unreasonable, and market-distorting practices that were the subject of the March 2018 report on our Section 301 investigation."

In the update, USTR said it had found that China had not responded "constructively" to the initial section 301 reports and failed to take any substantive actions to address US&nbsp;concerns. It added that China had made clear it would not change its policies in response to the initial investigation.

USTR said that China was continuing its policy and practice of conducting and supporting cyber-enabled theft of US&nbsp;intellectual property and was continuing discriminatory technology licensing restrictions.

The update said that despite the relaxation of some foreign ownership restrictions, "the Chinese government has persisted in using foreign investment restrictions to require or pressure the transfer of technology from US&nbsp;companies to Chinese entities."

The report comes as the Trump administration and top Chinese officials are discussing possible ways out of their trade war and negotiating details of the Trump-Xi meeting on the sidelines of the G20 leaders summit in Buenos Aires at the end of November.

But acrimonious trade rhetoric between the governments of the world's two largest economies has been increasing in recent days, spilling over into an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit last weekend.

A top Chinese diplomat said on Tuesday that the failure of APEC officials to agree on a communique from the summit was a result of certain countries "excusing" protectionism, a veiled criticism of Washington's tariffs.

US vice president Mike Pence had said on Saturday that the United States would not back down from the trade dispute, and might even double tariffs, unless Beijing bowed to US&nbsp;demands.

The Trump administration on Tuesday said that China has failed to alter its "unfair" practices at the heart of the US-China trade conflict, adding to tensions ahead of a high-stakes meeting later this month between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.

The Trump administration on Tuesday said that China has failed to alter its "unfair" practices at the heart of the US-China trade conflict, adding to tensions ahead of a high-stakes meeting later this month between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. The findings were issued in an update of the US Trade Representative's "Section 301" investigation into China's intellectual property and technology transfer policies, which sparked US tariffs on $50 billion worth of Chinese goods that later ballooned to $250 billion. "We completed this update as part of this Administration's strengthened monitoring and enforcement effort," USTR Robert Lighthizer said in a statement. "This update shows that China has not fundamentally altered its unfair, unreasonable, and market-distorting practices that were the subject of the March 2018 report on our Section 301 investigation." In the update, USTR said it had found that China had not responded "constructively" to the initial section 301 reports and failed to take any substantive actions to address US concerns. It added that China had made clear it would not change its policies in response to the initial investigation. USTR said that China was continuing its policy and practice of conducting and supporting cyber-enabled theft of US intellectual property and was continuing discriminatory technology licensing restrictions. The update said that despite the relaxation of some foreign ownership restrictions, "the Chinese government has persisted in using foreign investment restrictions to require or pressure the transfer of technology from US companies to Chinese entities." The report comes as the Trump administration and top Chinese officials are discussing possible ways out of their trade war and negotiating details of the Trump-Xi meeting on the sidelines of the G20 leaders summit in Buenos Aires at the end of November. But acrimonious trade rhetoric between the governments of the world's two largest economies has been increasing in recent days, spilling over into an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit last weekend. A top Chinese diplomat said on Tuesday that the failure of APEC officials to agree on a communique from the summit was a result of certain countries "excusing" protectionism, a veiled criticism of Washington's tariffs. US vice president Mike Pence had said on Saturday that the United States would not back down from the trade dispute, and might even double tariffs, unless Beijing bowed to US demands.

China hasn't altered its unfair, market-distorting trade practices, says USTR ahead of Trump, Xi meet

Last month, chairing a UN Security Council meeting on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York, Trump had alleged that China was trying to interfere in the 2018 mid-term polls and that it did not want him to be the president. China has denied these allegations.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/china-bemoans-confusing-us-signals-but-holds-hope-for-trump-xi-meet-171472">Also Read:&nbsp;China bemoans 'confusing' US signals but holds hope for </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/china-bemoans-confusing-us-signals-but-holds-hope-for-trump-xi-meet-171472">Trump-Xi</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/china-bemoans-confusing-us-signals-but-holds-hope-for-trump-xi-meet-171472"> meet</a>

However, for the first time Trump came out in open to say that China also meddled in the 2016 presidential elections.

"They (Russians) meddled. But I think China meddled too," Trump told CBS News's popular '60 Minutes' in an interview. Recorded on Thursday, the interview was broadcast on Sunday night.

"I think China meddled also. And I think, frankly, China...is a bigger problem," Trump said and denied that by saying so he is not trying to divert the entire Russia thing.

"I'm saying Russia, but I'm also saying China," he said.&nbsp;

But it's the investigation of Russia's intervention in the 2016 election that hangs over his presidency and caused a rift with his Attorney General Jeff Sessions, because he recused himself from the inquiry.

Trump expressed disappointment that his Attorney General Jeff Sessions rescued himself from the Russia investigation.

"I was disappointed that he recused himself and many people think I was right on that. I was very disappointed. Why should he have recused himself? So I was very disappointed," he said.&nbsp;

Former FBI director Robert Mueller is conducting investigations into the allegations of Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election.

Responding to a question, he said he has no intention of shutting down the Russian investigation. "Well, I don't pledge anything. But (I) will tell you, I have no intention of doing that. I think it's a very unfair investigation because there was no collusion of any kind," he said.

To date, 32 people have been charged or pleaded guilty in Special Counsel Robert Mueller's investigation. President Trump's campaign chairman, top campaign aide, former national security advisor and longtime personal attorney are all cooperating in the inquiry, which the president calls a witch-hunt.

Trump questioned the very proposition that he called Russia to help him in the elections. "Do you really think I'd call Russia to help me with an election? Give me a break. They wouldn't be able to help me at all. Call Russia. It's so ridiculous," he said.

Last month, chairing a UN Security Council meeting on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York, Trump had alleged that China was trying to interfere in the 2018 mid-term polls and that it did not want him to be the president.

Last month, chairing a UN Security Council meeting on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York, Trump had alleged that China was trying to interfere in the 2018 mid-term polls and that it did not want him to be the president. China has denied these allegations. Also Read: China bemoans 'confusing' US signals but holds hope for Trump-Xi meet However, for the first time Trump came out in open to say that China also meddled in the 2016 presidential elections. "They (Russians) meddled. But I think China meddled too," Trump told CBS News's popular '60 Minutes' in an interview. Recorded on Thursday, the interview was broadcast on Sunday night. "I think China meddled also. And I think, frankly, China...is a bigger problem," Trump said and denied that by saying so he is not trying to divert the entire Russia thing. "I'm saying Russia, but I'm also saying China," he said. But it's the investigation of Russia's intervention in the 2016 election that hangs over his presidency and caused a rift with his Attorney General Jeff Sessions, because he recused himself from the inquiry. Trump expressed disappointment that his Attorney General Jeff Sessions rescued himself from the Russia investigation. "I was disappointed that he recused himself and many people think I was right on that. I was very disappointed. Why should he have recused himself? So I was very disappointed," he said. Former FBI director Robert Mueller is conducting investigations into the allegations of Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election. Responding to a question, he said he has no intention of shutting down the Russian investigation. "Well, I don't pledge anything. But (I) will tell you, I have no intention of doing that. I think it's a very unfair investigation because there was no collusion of any kind," he said. To date, 32 people have been charged or pleaded guilty in Special Counsel Robert Mueller's investigation. President Trump's campaign chairman, top campaign aide, former national security advisor and longtime personal attorney are all cooperating in the inquiry, which the president calls a witch-hunt. Trump questioned the very proposition that he called Russia to help him in the elections. "Do you really think I'd call Russia to help me with an election? Give me a break. They wouldn't be able to help me at all. Call Russia. It's so ridiculous," he said.

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