Normal USTR Operations Continue Amid Shutdown, ‘Using Existing Funds’
Despite partial government shutdown, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative continues “to conduct all operations,” including trade negotiations and enforcement activities, “using existing funds,” said the agency Friday. USTR Robert Lighthizer is the lead negotiator in talks with China…
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on a comprehensive trade package that forestalled the imposition of 25 percent Trade Act Section 301 tariffs on the third tranche of Chinese imports, at least until March 2 (see 1812140045). “Big progress” is being made in the U.S.-China trade negotiations, tweeted President Donald Trump Saturday. “Just had a long and very good call with President Xi of China,” said Trump. “Deal is moving along very well. If made, it will be very comprehensive, covering all subjects, areas and points of dispute.”