Both President Trump and Chinese leaders are trying to put a positive spin on their marathon trade talks, but the fact is that there is little sign of progress. But hardline US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer has convinced the president to hold out for bigger benefits from a change in Chinese economic policy. “China is coming here next week,” Trump said. “And then I’ll be meeting with President Xi at some point after that to maybe — for some remaining deals. Earlier in the week, he hinted that he might postpone the deadline if sufficient progress was being made toward a deal.

Source: Forbes February 16, 2019 16:18 UTC