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January 16, 2020
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US & China Sign “Phase 1” of Trade Agreement, Forest Products Included in Purchase Agreements

On Wednesday Jan. 15, U.S. and China formalized a limited trade agreement, or “Phase 1” agreement, signaling a truce in the nearly two-year trade war between the world’s two largest economies and setting the stage for a broader agreement down the road. The agreement calls for China to boost its purchase of American goods and services by $200 billion over the next two years, including $32 billion worth of agriculture products.

U.S. President Donald Trump stands Chinese Vice Premier Liu He after signing “phase one” of the U.S.-China trade agreement in the East Room of the White House in Washington, U.S., January 15, 2020. (REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque)

 

While the details of the agreement are still being analyzed, early indications are positive as China has committed to purchases of U.S. forest products (both hardwood and softwood) as part of the agreement. Details about how the Chinese will facilitate purchases (tariff reductions, exclusions) are still to be announced.

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