Economics

U.S. and China Discuss Chicken as Trade Talks Progress

  • U.S. wants China to lift 2015 ban on American poultry: source
  • China said to seek more exports of its cooked chicken to U.S.
A chicken's head protrudes from a cage.Photographer: Prashanth Vishwanathan
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As the Trump administration touts progress on a deal with China to reshape the trading relationship, Beijing is said to be requesting a compromise over poultry.

China is asking to ship products made from its chicken to the U.S. in return for reopening its market for American poultry after four years, according to a person with knowledge of the U.S. position in the talks. Feet, wings and legs are on the table amid intense trade talks between the two countries that could result in a deal as early as March, the person said, asking not to be identified because negotiations are private.