Via Reuters , headline on US / China economic relations

  • White House official says talks with Chinese economic adviser Liu he were frank and constructive
  • Says US underscored importance of achieving balance and reciprocity in the economic relationship with China
  • Says discussed ways to ensure fair and reciprocal trade with China

This follows the announcement of tariffs on aluminium and steel announced by the US today. President Trump campaigned partly on taking action on trade with China. he ain't gonna back down on this any time soon.

more to come