Chinese Vice-Premier Liu He meets US President Donald Trump in the White House in Washington on October 11. Photo: Reuters
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Donald Trump’s erratic actions on Iran should give China pause as it prepares to sign a ‘phase one’ trade deal with the US
- The US president’s latest move should make it clear to China – and investors – that his decision-making will be more unpredictable in an election year
- Investors will also have to contend with the uncertain outcome of the US presidential election with no clear Democratic contender having emerged so far
Chinese Vice-Premier Liu He meets US President Donald Trump in the White House in Washington on October 11. Photo: Reuters