Hopes for trade breakthrough fade as China cancels U.S. farm visits
A U.S.-China trade deal appeared elusive on Friday after Chinese officials unexpectedly canceled a visit to farms in Montana and Nebraska as deputy trade negotiators wrapped up two days of negotiations in Washington.
Chinese officials were expected to visit U.S. farmers next week as a goodwill gesture, but canceled to return to China sooner than originally scheduled, agriculture organizations from Montana and Nebraska said.
The United States had removed tariffs overnight from over 400 Chinese products in response to requests from U.S. companies.
The Chinese Embassy and the U.S. Department of Agriculture did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
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Chinese officials were expected to visit U.S. farmers next week as a goodwill gesture, but canceled to return to China sooner than originally scheduled, agriculture organizations from Montana and Nebraska said.
The United States had removed tariffs overnight from over 400 Chinese products in response to requests from U.S. companies.
The Chinese Embassy and the U.S. Department of Agriculture did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
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