USTR: February Report Highlights US Intent to Preserve Trade Ties with China

USTR: February Report Highlights US Intent to Preserve Trade Ties with China

The February report from the USTR on trade relations with China states that the US wants to maintain its trade relationship with China, and that Beijing has been moving to sever it. The report reiterates that China continues to not comply with World Trade Organization rules. It also says that the harm is due to the state-led, non-market approach to trade.
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