Economics
Trump's Shifts on China Underscore Fragile State of Trade Talks
- President weighs revising ‘structure’ for China negotiations
- Trade hawks putting pressure on Trump not to back down
Trump Hints at 'Different Structure' for China Trade Deal
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President Donald Trump’s shifting positions on economic negotiations with China are confusing investors and once again raising the prospect of a trade war between the world’s two largest economies.
Trump on Wednesday backed away from a framework just three days after it was announced as members of Congress and trade hawks close to his administration criticized him for going too soft on China.