Economics
Trump Expected to Sign Hong Kong Bill Despite China Threats
- House passes Senate bill backing Hong Kong protest movement
- China says measure is a grave violation of international law
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U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to sign legislation passed by Congress supporting Hong Kong protesters, setting up a confrontation with China that could imperil a long-awaited trade deal between the world’s two largest economies.
The bill, approved unanimously by the U.S. Senate on Tuesday, passed the House 417-1 on Wednesday and could go to Trump as soon as Thursday. A person familiar with the matter said Trump planned to sign the bill.