China Tariff Probe to Stay Despite Trump-Xi Deal, Greer Says (1)

The US will proceed with an investigation that opens the door to new tariffs on goods from China, despite the two nations’ fresh truce, President Donald Trump’s top trade negotiator said.

US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer last Friday opened a probe into China’s compliance with a limited trade agreement reached during Trump’s first term. That move was seen as potential leverage for the US president in his meeting with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping.

While the leaders agreed to suspend plans for higher tariffs and stricter export controls during their summit, the investigation is still moving forward, Greer ...