President Donald Trump and the vice premier of China signed a trade deal at the White House on Wednesday. It’s not a comprehensive deal, but the US has gained some advantages. However, there are concerns about China’s follow-through. The World’s host Marco Werman speaks with economist Michael Klein, executive editor at Econofact.
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