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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on the trade negotiations between the United States and China (all times local):
4:20 p.m.
U. S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer (LYT’-hy-zur) says “substantial progress” has been made as American and Chinese negotiators wind up two days of trade talks in Washington.
The two sides are trying to make progress toward a deal by a March 1 deadline. That’s when U. S. tariffs against Chinese goods are scheduled to bump up to 25 percent from 10 percent.
President Donald Trump is trying to strike an optimistic tone after earlier in the day casting doubt on the prospects of a deal. He says “we’re going to have a great trade deal.
