Lighthizer, Mnuchin to hold trade talks next week in Beijing - White House

Lighthizer, Mnuchin to hold trade talks next week in Beijing - White House
FILE PHOTO: China's Vice Premier Liu He (C) pose for a photo with U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin (R) and U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer (L) at Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing on March 29, 2019. Nicolas Asfouri/Pool via REUTERS Copyright POOL(Reuters)
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin will travel to Beijing for trade talks beginning on April 30, the White House said in a statement on Tuesday.

It said Chinese Vice Premier Liu He, who will lead the Beijing talks for China, will travel to Washington for more discussions starting on May 8.

"The subjects of next week’s discussions will cover trade issues including intellectual property, forced technology transfer, non-tariff barriers, agriculture, services, purchases, and enforcement," the White House said.

(Reporting by Eric Beech; Editing by Mohammad Zargham)

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