A cornerstone of the new deal is Beijing’s commitment to buy more US farm goods. Photo: AP
Do the numbers in Donald Trump’s ‘phase one’ trade deal work? US critics worry they don’t
- Concerns include a lack of specifics on farm purchase commitments and enforcement mechanisms
- A shortage of trust on both sides and the US president’s mercurial negotiating style also cited as shortcomings
A cornerstone of the new deal is Beijing’s commitment to buy more US farm goods. Photo: AP