Defends his trade war with China, vows deal will happen
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday defended his trade war with China as tensions escalated and markets extended their losses, promising a deal with Chinese President Xi Jinping soon, even as fears escalated about a protracted battle.
“When the time is right we will make a deal with China,” Trump said. “It will all happen, and much faster than people think!” — Donald J. Trump May 14, 2019World stocks hovered near two-month lows on Tuesday, although slightly more optimistic comments from U.S. and Chinese officials on trade brought some comfort a day after equities suffered their worst sell-off so far this year.Trump said he could make a deal with Beijing now, but said he would not be burned again and criticized China for last-minute attempt to renegotiate.
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