Ross Says Trade Deal to Hinge on China Accepting Deeper Reforms

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U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross discusses the partial federal government shutdown and trade tensions with China.Markets: Balance of Power." (Source: Bloomberg)

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By Andrew Mayeda and Jenny Leonard

January 24, 2019 at 6:16 PM UTC

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Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said the U.S. and China are eager to end their trade war, but the outcome will hinge on whether Beijing will deepen economic reforms and further open up its markets.