President Trump Says He Doesn't Need Trade Deal with China Before 2020 Election

At a joint news conference with Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison, President Trump is asked about his administration's ongoing trade talks with China and the timing of a deal. The president responds, saying, "I'm not looking for a partial deal, I'm looking for a complete deal...I don't need it before the election." And he says voters will understand given his record on the economy. However, he does say that he would like to see a bipartisan effort to pass the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement, which has stalled on Capitol Hill over environmental and labor enforcement issues. close