Trump says trade deal with China could be signed on Oct 30

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US President Donald Trump (left) shaking hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping as they hold a bilateral meeting at on the sidelines of the APEC summit, in Busan on Oct 30.

US President Donald Trump has cast his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping as a tough negotiator.

PHOTO: REUTERS

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BUSAN, South Korea – US President Donald Trump said a trade deal with China could be signed on Oct 30, as he

met his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in South Korea.

Mr Trump said he expected the two leaders to have a successful meeting and cast the Chinese President as a tough negotiator. REUTERS

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