Once the U.S. and China have reached a trade deal, the world's largest economy will amplify tensions with the EU, according to the chief economist of the OECD.
Once the U.S. and China have reached a trade deal, the world's largest economy will amplify tensions with the European Union, according to the chief economist of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development .
Chinese President Xi Jinping reportedly echoed the optimism over a possible deal, but the White House warned some sticking points remain unresolved. The U.S. and China have imposed tariffs on billions of dollars' worth of one another's goods over the past year, battering financial markets and souring business and consumer sentiment.
"You are not going to solve that within a couple of months, that is going to stay with us," she said.
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