Economics
Trump to Sign Trade Deal With China While Leaving Tariffs in Place
- U.S. tariffs expected to stay in place post-November election
- Critics say it leaves too many issues with China unresolved
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President Donald Trump is poised to sign a deal with China on Wednesday that leaves significant tariffs in place and for the first time would punish Beijing if it fails to deliver on pledges related to its currency, intellectual property and the trade balance.