The United States has launched an investigation into China’s adherence to the 2020 Phase One trade deal, citing apparent non-compliance with purchase commitments. This move, prompted by China’s failure to meet targets largely due to the pandemic, could escalate existing trade tensions ahead of a meeting between the two nations’ leaders.The United States has launched an investigation into China’s adherence to the 2020 Phase One trade deal, citing apparent non-compliance with purchase commitments. This move, prompted by China’s failure to meet targets largely due to the pandemic, could escalate existing trade tensions ahead of a meeting between the two nations’ leaders.
