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.
