China and U.S. 'very close' to phase one trade deal - Global Times

BEIJING (Reuters) - China and the United States are very close to a phase one trade deal, the Global Times, a tabloid run by the ruling Communist Party's official People's Daily, said on Monday, discounting "negative" media reports. China also remains committed to continuing talks for a phase two and even a phase three deal with the United States, the Global Times said on its Twitter feed, citing experts close to the Chinese government. Trade experts and people close to the White House said..