US Trade Chief: Tariffs Not Hindering Economy Ahead of Xi Meeting
USTR Jamieson Greer said the US wants to lower its trade deficit in President Trump's meeting with Xi Jinping and expects further agriculture announcements during Xi's visit.
US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said the United States is looking to reduce its trade deficit in the context of President Trump’s meeting with China’s President Xi Jinping.
Greer said more agriculture announcements are expected during Xi’s visit. He also stated that trade and tariffs are not hindering the US economy.
The remarks touch on three areas:
- The US objective to reduce the trade deficit at the Trump-Xi meeting.
- Expectations for additional agriculture announcements during Xi’s visit.
- The view that trade and tariffs are not hindering the economy.
Source: First Squawk