Trump Calls for 'Totally Reciprocal' Trade with China

Why it matters locally: Texas, home to major agricultural exports and manufacturing operations, could face significant effects from shifts in U.S.-China trade policy, particularly regarding tariffs on goods and agricultural products.

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President Donald Trump, at the beginning of bilateral talks with China, expressed his goal for a trade relationship defined by complete reciprocity. The president made the statement during opening remarks as the discussions commenced. No information regarding specific items discussed in the trade discussions has been publicly released.