Uncertainties plague US-China trade talks

Analysts expect little progress from US Commerce Secretary's visit to Beijing

US Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross is in Beijing from today to Monday to pin down the terms of an agreement that will see China buying more American agricultural and energy products.
US Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross is in Beijing from today to Monday to pin down the terms of an agreement that will see China buying more American agricultural and energy products. PHOTO: REUTERS
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The next round of trade talks between the United States and China will be fraught with uncertainties, with little to expect, say analysts.

US Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross is in Beijing from today till Monday to pin down the terms of an agreement that will see China buying more American agricultural and energy products.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on June 02, 2018, with the headline Uncertainties plague US-China trade talks. Subscribe