Chinese Vice-Premier Liu He with US President Donald Trump inside the Oval Office of the White House in Washington in April. Photo: EPA
China still ‘preparing’ delegation for US trip despite Donald Trump’s threat to increase tariffs
- US President said he will increase punitive tariffs on US$200 billion of imports from 10 per cent to 25 per cent on Friday in a tweet posted on Sunday
- Liu He could depart Beijing on Thursday, three days later than previously scheduled, and leave Washington a day later, says a source
Chinese Vice-Premier Liu He with US President Donald Trump inside the Oval Office of the White House in Washington in April. Photo: EPA