Of course we’re talking about the trade deal or lack thereof between the US and China. It was only a month ago that we were being told by the President that China “broke the deal” and walked away from negotiations. Now, we’re being told by the President that he, himself is holding up the trade deal. Of course the general public has zero idea as to whether or not this is true. We don’t hear much from White House members or party leaders in China confirming or denying. This makes things interesting as the President also claims that China wants to badly make a deal. However, the US and Chinese leaders are perhaps set to meet later this month in Japan during the G-20 meeting – will these latest statements from the President make it more likely or less likely for President Xi to come back to the table? Also recall that the President has threatened to increase tariffs on Chinese goods if Xi and Trump do not meet. So there’s that…