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China Warns U.S. That Trade Deal Enforcement Must Be ‘Two-Way’

Wang Shouwen on March 9Photographer: Fred Dufour/AFP via Getty Images
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The enforcement mechanism for a prospective deal to end the trade war between China and the U.S. must be “two way, fair and equal,” according to Vice Commerce Minister Wang Shouwen.

Speaking Saturday at a press conference in Beijing, Wang said he “feels hopeful” about the prospects for the negotiations, which are nearing completion amid pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump to seal a deal. Wang is China’s deputy international trade representative and also leads the Chinese working team in the trade talks with the U.S.