China’s expert: A US-China phase two trade deal after November is too far away – Global Times

Gao Lingyun, as an expert close to the Chinese government, was quoted by Global Times on Friday, expressing his take on the likelihood of the US-China phase two trade deal.

Key Quotes:

“A phase two trade deal after November is too far away.

China's willingness to start phase two negotiations depends on the implementation of the phase one deal.

China will push forward a phase two deal at its own pace.

US President Donald Trump should not use the signature of a phase two deal with China as a bargaining chip for his presidential election in November.”