US Seeks to Isolate China in Trade Talks With Other Nations: Report

WASHINGTON—The Trump administration is reportedly seeking to add a condition that would isolate China in its trade negotiations with nearly 70 countries. According to a report first published by the Wall Street Journal, Washington is asking other countries to reduce their trade and economic ties with Beijing in exchange for a reduction in tariffs. A White House official familiar with the administration’s trade talks told The Epoch Times that he could not confirm but would not “wave off” the report. He did not elaborate on the administration’s strategy. U.S. officials are reportedly asking other nations to ban transshipments, a practice that involves Chinese goods being minimally altered or simply relabeled in other countries and sent to the United States....