USTR Greer says meeting planned Friday with Chinese officials likely to discuss policy outcomes for Trump-Xi meeting

The upcoming meeting between USTR officials and Chinese counterparts indicates a continuation of trade tensions, particularly around automotive regulations.

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No deliverables on autos planned for the Trump-Xi meeting
Trump administration sees no changes in connected vehicle rules that effectively Bar Chinese autos from the US market.
Would "probably be difficult" for Chinese automakers to establish U.S. production, given connected vehicle rules.

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With no deliverables planned for the Trump-Xi meeting and the Trump administration's stance on connected vehicle rules effectively restricting Chinese autos, this reinforces a challenging landscape for future U.S.-China trade relations, likely impacting sentiment in related markets.

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