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Poor countries, rich countries, liberal democracies and state autocracies all have different horses in this race
Outgoing US Trade Representative on the tussles with Beijing that defined his term in office
Robert Lighthizer warns it would be mistake to appoint former Nigerian finance minister
Liu and Lighthizer brought some stability to otherwise fraught Washington-Beijing relationship
Rumours circulate in Washington that Trump’s trade chief might stay on if Democrat wins election
The US will have to contribute to change as well as demand it if trade organisation is to be fixed
Officials blame coronavirus pandemic for slow progress as negotiators disagree over key issues
In a few months the US could be embroiled in all-out market combat with major partners
Robert Lighthizer signals continued pressure on Geneva-based body as it searches for a new leader
Trump administration expands probe that led to tariff threat against France last year
Despite what some may think, it is not always mindless globalism that causes companies to source abroad
Two sides hold call on ‘phase one’ deal in rare easing of war of words over pandemic
Details span IP, currency and Beijing’s pledge to buy $200bn in US goods and services
US official hints Washington ready to raise stakes after progress on China and Nafta
Top US officials have stuck together ahead of latest round of negotiations with Beijing
Officials from both countries set to meet this week ahead of next round of talks in October
China says US should show ‘integrity’ as hopes fade for breakthrough in dispute
President’s comments come ahead of US rate meeting and as trade talks resume in Shanghai
US president seeks changes at body over ‘flexibilities’ he says aid countries like China
Beijing dismisses Trump’s tariff threats and will send negotiators to Washington this week
Stephen Vaughn, general counsel to US trade rep, to be replaced by another Skadden lawyer
Business groups call for dropping all levies if deal is reached with Beijing
Trump’s trade chief under pressure from all sides to deliver a deal
What’s at stake for both sides as negotiators push to seal a deal
Two sides haggle over implementation and enforcement issues as talks are set to resume
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