As confirmed by a statement of US Trade Representative, Ambassador Robert Lighthizer, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin held a phone call with Chinese Vice Premier Liu He today. Economic and trades issues were discussed, including the Phase One trade agreement between US and China.
The statement noted: “Both sides agreed that good progress is being made on creating the governmental infrastructures necessary to make the agreement a success. They also agreed that in spite of the current global health emergency, both countries fully expect to meet their obligations under the agreement in a timely manner. Meetings required by the agreement have been conducted via conference call and will continue on a regular basis.”