US President Joe Biden speaks during a press conference in the East Room of the White House on Wednesday. Photo: EPA-EFE
US President Joe Biden speaks during a press conference in the East Room of the White House on Wednesday. Photo: EPA-EFE

Joe Biden says he won’t lift tariffs on Chinese imports since Beijing hasn’t abided by phase one trade deal

  • US president says China is not meeting its commitments, made under the Trump-era trade agreement, to purchase more American goods
  • Biden acknowledges pressure from the business community but says it’s not enough to convince him to change course

US President Joe Biden speaks during a press conference in the East Room of the White House on Wednesday. Photo: EPA-EFE
US President Joe Biden speaks during a press conference in the East Room of the White House on Wednesday. Photo: EPA-EFE
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