September 24, 2019

UNITED NATIONS — President Donald Trump said Tuesday he will not accept a “bad deal” in trade talks with China as the world’s two largest economies renew their push to end an escalating trade war.

Speaking to the United Nations General Assembly in New York, the president struck an optimistic tone about reaching agreements with Beijing and other major trading partners. While slamming China for what he called unfair trade practices, Trump appeared to downplay the importance of quickly striking a deal.

“Hopefully we can reach an agreement that will be beneficial for both countries. But as I have made very clear I will not accept a bad deal for the American people,” Trump said, prompting no reaction from the Chinese delegation watching.

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