Trump Threatens To Up China Tariffs If It Doesn't Budge In Trade Talks

The US and China have been negotiating a trade deal for nearly two years. A phase one agreement was announced, where China would buy more American farm goods and tighten intellectual property rules, while the US would remove some tariffs. However, disagreements over tariff removals have caused a stalemate. Recent discussions have been constructive, but no comments have been made on the delay in finalizing the deal.

What was the purpose of the phase one deal announced by the Trump administration with China?

What was the expected outcome of the trade negotiations between the US and China?

How did the tariffs in the trade deal contribute to a stalemate?

What were the main points of disagreement between the US and China regarding the tariff removal?

What did China's Ministry of Commerce report about the discussions held on Saturday?