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13Dec

Trump signs off on deal to ease China trade war

Pillsbury recounted that the president told him in a late-afternoon phone call that Trump anticipates those talks continuing past the November 2020 election. Pillsbury serves as an occasional outside adviser to the president.

12Dec

U.S. Settles on Outline of Elusive China Trade Deal

Michael Pillsbury, a China scholar at the Hudson Institute who advises the White House on trade, said that he had spoken to the president on Thursday afternoon about the agreement.

12Dec

‘Breakthrough’ in Trade Talks

@mikepillsbury praises @POTUS for securing a historic phase one trade deal with China. #MAGA#AmericaFirst#Dobbs ‘Breakthrough’

12Dec

Trump Agrees to Limited Trade Deal With China

Michael Pillsbury, an adviser to the president, said he spoke with Mr. Trump, who said the deal calls for China to buy $50 billion worth of agricultural goods in 2020, along with energy and other goods. In exchange the U.S. would reduce the tariff rate on many Chinese imports, which now ranges from 15% to 25%.

10Dec

Signs Point To China Tariff Delay, But Decision Rests With Trump

With pressure growing, administration officials have weighed a variety of options. Michael Pillsbury, a Hudson Institute scholar who advises Mr. Trump, drafted a memo that has been circulated to the White House outlining possible actions.