Comments from Larry Kudlow

  • Policy is not yet formed on tax-cut 2.0

  • US growth rate make be 4% for a quarter or two. I'd be happy with +3%

  • US budget deficit will run to 4-5% of GDP

  • Does not necessarily agree with all of Trump's trade tactics

  • Says China will have to come around on trade

  • Believes China wants to make a deal on trade

  • Xi is 'holding game up' doesn't want to make a deal

  • China could end tit-for-tat 'this afternoon' if desired

  • Don't blame Trump, blame China

I'm not sure that making it personal with Xi is a wise move.