Economics
Trump Advisers Consider Interim China Deal to Delay Tariffs
- Trump says he’s open to interim deal but prefers long-term one
- U.S., China negotiators gathering in coming weeks for talks
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Trump administration officials have discussed offering a limited trade agreement to China that would delay and even roll back some U.S. tariffs for the first time in exchange for Chinese commitments on intellectual property and agricultural purchases, according to five people familiar with the matter.
Some of President Donald Trump’s top trade advisers in recent days have discussed the plan in preparation for two rounds of face-to-face negotiations with Chinese officials in Washington, due to take place in coming weeks, the people said.