What’s In (and Missing From) the U.S.-China Trade Deal
President Trump’s much-anticipated trade agreement with China marks a shift in the economic ties between the world’s two largest economies.
The deal, signed on Wednesday, offers some clear wins for the Trump administration — including China’s pledge to purchase an additional $200 billion in U.S. goods and services by 2021 and to address business practices previously criticized by Washington.
However, the actual text of the deal lacks clarity on how these commitments will be enforced, raising concerns over implementation and the possibility that China and the U.S. may interpret the terms differently.
