Trump says 'big progress' on possible China trade deal

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Trump says 'big progress' on possible China trade deal
Reuters, Dec 29, 2018

WASHINGTON/BEIJING (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Twitter that he had a “long and very good call” with Chinese President Xi Jinping and that a possible trade deal between the United States and China was progressing well.

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Trump and Xi agreed to a ceasefire in the trade war, deciding to hold off on imposing more tariffs for 90 days starting Dec. 1 while they negotiate a deal to end the dispute following months of escalating tensions.

“Just had a long and very good call with President Xi of China,” Trump wrote on Saturday. “Deal is moving along very well. If made, it will be very comprehensive, covering all subjects, areas and points of dispute. Big progress being made!”

Chinese state media also said Xi and Trump spoke on Saturday, and quoted Xi as saying that teams from both countries have been working to implement a consensus reached with Trump.

China’s foreign ministry said on Sunday the two countries’ relationship had endured storms before, but that strong ties were important for the economies of both nations and for ensuring global stability and peace.


More:  https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trump-trade/trump-says-big-progress-being-made-on-possible-deal-with-china-idUSKCN1OS0IL

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The last very good phone call he had with the leader of another nation resulted in the resignation of his SecDef.