Trump seeks to ease trade war fears by saying China 'will take down barriers'

• Trump: China will ease barriers because ‘it is the right thing to do’
• Two economic advisers offer mixed messages on best approach

Amid rising concern about a possible trade war between the US and China, Donald Trump said on Sunday Beijing will ease trade barriers “because it is the right thing to do”, thereby allowing the economic superpowers to settle the disputes that have rattled financial markets, consumers and businesses.

However, two of the president’s top economic advisers simultaneously offered mixed messages as to the best approach to China, which has threatened to retaliate if Washington follows through with proposed tariffs.

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