USTR Lighthizer: Too early to predict outcome of U.S.-China trade talks

In a written statement to the House Ways and Means Committee, U.S. Trade Representative Lighthizer said it was too early to predict the outcome of the U.S. - China trade talks.

Key quotes (via Reuters)

• Any new agreement with China must be enforceable.
• More China purchases are ‘not enough for a deal’.
• New rules wanted on China IP, technology transfer.
• An agreement might be able to turn the corner on the U.S.-China trade relationship.
• Much still needs to be done to reach agreement with China.