U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer agreed to modify the terminology he uses about a trade agreement with China after President Trump contradicted him in an Oval Office meeting.
The video of the exchange is quite amazing.
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U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer agreed to modify the terminology he uses about a trade agreement with China after President Trump contradicted him in an Oval Office meeting.
The video of the exchange is quite amazing.
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