The administration has given a March 1 deadline for talks with China
President Trump was optimistic about a possible trade deal with China by a March 1 deadline, as he met with China’s top trade negotiator at the White House Thursday afternoon. In the meeting, he was presented with a letter from the Chinese president, Xi Jinping.
The president briefly spoke to reporters before meeting with Chinese Vice Premier Liu He, saying that China has agreed to purchase 5 million tons of U. S. soybeans per day.
Mr. Trump tweeted ahead of his meeting with Liu Thursday afternoon that „meetings are going well with good intent and spirit on both sides.
