Ross Downplays Prospect of Major Trade Deal at Trump-Xi Meeting

Commerce secretary suggests possible move to restart talks
U.S., Chinese presidents may meet at G-20 summit in Japan

Ross discusses the aerospace industry, auto tariffs and the prospects for a trade deal with China.(Source: Bloomberg)

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By Ros Krasny

June 16, 2019 at 5:03 PM UTC

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Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross downplayed the prospect of a major trade deal emerging from a possible meeting between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Group of 20 summit in Osaka, Japan, this month.