As US-China trade fight escalates, Trump formally announces trade negotiations with EU, UK and Japan
2018-10-17 10:00:42 source：The Straits Times
October 17, 2018
WASHINGTON (WASHINGTON POST) - The Trump administration formally launched trade talks with the European Union, Britain and Japan on Tuesday (Oct 16) as the President looks to expand his "America First" trade policy.
United States Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer sent Congress three letters on Tuesday notifying lawmakers that Mr Trump and his team are going to negotiate trade deals with those governments.
The move was widely expected - Mr Trump has been discussing trade with EU, British and Japanese leaders for months.
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