China, U.S. Agree on Some Agriculture Product Regulatory Issues

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China says it’s reached a consensus on some agricultural product regulatory issues with the U.S., adding that technical consultations for some parts of the text for the trade agreement are basically completed.

• Chinese Vice Premier Liu He, U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin had a call Friday night Beijing time and the negotiators are expected to talk again soon: China’s Ministry of Commerce
• China, U.S. working level teams are expected to continue discussions for the trade pact
• NOTE: U.S. Cites More Progress in China Trade Talks After Call}

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