US-China trade truce: Trump wants companies to make in America, but Xi readies new production boost plan

US-China trade truce: Trump wants companies to make in America, but Xi readies new production boost plan

For Beijing, manufacturing remains a cornerstone of both national security and job creation. As such, China is preparing to renew its push into high-end manufacturing, even as President Donald Trump calls for American firms to bring production back home

China is sticking to maintaining its manufacturing prowess, a fact that is unlikely to sit well with Trump’s goals. AP