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Schumer demands answers on ‘weak’ phase-one China deal 

January 14, 2020 at 1:06 PM
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) on Monday sent President Trump a letter demanding more information about a phase-one trade deal with China , which he called a “weak agreement” that “fails to address the structural inequities” between the two countries.  Trump and Chinese Vice Premier Lieu He on Wednesday will sign the agreement during a ceremony at the White House. The phase-one deal includes language on currency and intellectual property rights and a commitment from China to buy $200...


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