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A7 THE ASTORIAN • THuRSdAy, JANuARy 16, 2020 Trump: China trade deal delivers economic justice By KEVIN FREKING and PAUL WISEMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump signed a trade agreement Wednesday with China that is expected to boost exports from U.S. farmers and manufacturers and is aimed at lowering tensions in a long-running dispute between the economic powers. Trump said during a White House cere- mony that the deal is “righting the wrongs of Evan Vucci/AP Photo the past.” He promoted the signing as a way of delivering economic justice for American Vice President Mike Pence speaks as President workers and said, “We mark a sea change in Donald Trump and Chinese Vice Premier Liu He listen in the East Room of the White House international trade” with the signing. Chinese leader Xi Jinping, in a letter to on Wednesday. Trump that was read by Beijing’s chief negoti- ator Liu He, said concluding the first phase of require years of contentious talks. Skeptics say the trade deal was “good for China, the U.S. a satisfactory resolution may be next to impos- sible given China’s ambitions to become the and for the whole world.” But the Phase 1 trade agreement would do global leader in such advanced technologies little to force China to make the major eco- as driverless cars and artificial intelligence. nomic changes, such as reducing unfair sub- This first phase “hardly addresses in any sidies for its own companies, that the Trump substantive way the fundamental sources of administration sought when it started the trade trade and economic tensions between the war by imposing tariffs on Chinese imports in two sides, which will continue to fester,” said July 2018. Eswar Prasad, a Cornell University economist The White House ceremony gave Trump a and and former head of the International Mon- chance to cite progress on a top economic pri- etary Fund’s China division. ority on the same day that the House voted to “Phase 2 — I wouldn’t wait by the phone,’’ send articles of impeachment to the Senate for said John Veroneau, who was a U.S. trade a trial. official when George W. Bush was president “Our efforts have yielded a transforma- and is now co-chair of the international trade tive deal that will bring benefits to both coun- practice at the law firm Covington & Burling. tries,’’ Trump said. He added: “Keeping these “That is probably a 2021 issue.’’ two giant and powerful The U.S. has dropped nations together in har- plans to impose tariffs on mony is so important for an additional $160 bil- ‘OuR EFFORTS lion in Chinese imports, the world” and said “the HAVE yIELdEd A and it cut in half, to world is watching today.” The agreement is 7.5%, existing tariffs TRANSFORMATIVE intended to ease some on $110 billion of good dEAL THAT U.S. economic sanctions from China. on China, while Beijing Beijing agreed to sig- WILL BRING nificantly increase its would step up purchases purchases of U.S. prod- of American farm prod- BENEFITS TO ucts. According to the ucts and other goods. BOTH COuNTRIES. Trump administration, Trump cited beef, pork, China is to buy $40 bil- poultry, seafood, rice KEEPING THESE lion a year in U.S. farm and dairy products as products — an ambi- examples. TWO GIANT tious goal for a country The deal would lower ANd POWERFuL that has never imported tensions in a trade dispute more than $26 billion a that has slowed global NATIONS year in U.S. agricultural growth, hurt Ameri- can manufacturers and products. TOGETHER IN weighed on the Chinese The deal may be HARMONy IS economy. most notable for what In remarks to an audi- it doesn’t do. It leaves SO IMPORTANT ence of administration in place tariffs on about FOR THE WORLd.’ officials, lawmakers and $360 billion in Chinese business leaders, Trump imports — a level of pro- tectionism that would President Donald Trump said before the sign- have been unthink- ing that the “unbeliev- able before Trump took able deal” would benefit both countries and “lead to even a more stable office. Beijing’s retaliatory tariffs affect more than peace throughout the world.’’ Thornier trade-related issues are expected half of American exports to China. The aver- to be taken up in future rounds of negotia- age U.S. tariff on Chinese imports has risen tions. But it’s unclear when those talks might from 3% in January 2018 to 21% now. The administration argues that the deal is begin, and few observers expect much prog- ress before the U.S. presidential election in a solid start that includes Chinese commit- ments to do more to protect intellectual prop- November. “It is imperative that we develop trade and erty, curb the practice of forcing foreign com- economic rules and practices that allow us panies to hand over sensitive technology and both to prosper. The alternative is not accept- refrain from manipulating their currency able for either of us,” said Trump’s chief trade lower to benefit Chinese exporters. In advance representative, Robert Lighthizer. of Wednesday’s signing, the Treasury Depart- His Chinese counterpart said “the world is ment on Monday dropped its designation of now at a critical historical crossroads” facing China as a currency manipulator. By maintaining significant tariffs on Chi- choices of how to promote country-to-country nese imports, the administration retains lever- cooperation. “Cooperation is the only right choice,’’ said age to force Beijing to abide by its commit- ments — something the United States says Liu, the vice premier. Larry Kudlow, Trump’s chief economic Beijing has failed to do for decades. adviser, said the agreement vindicated the The administration contends that however president’s strategy of using tariffs in trade narrow the first phase may be, it represents a negotiations, though not in every instance. “I significant breakthrough. think with China he was exactly right,” Kud- Derek Scissors, China specialist at the low said. ”I think the tough tariffs hurt their American Enterprise Institute, said the trade economy and made them much more amena- war has already delivered a benefit for Trump, ble to a good deal.” even if it hasn’t forced Beijing to make major Most analysts say any meaningful resolu- changes to its economic policy: Trump’s tar- tion of the main U.S. allegation — that Beijing iffs have reduced Chinese exports to the uses predatory tactics in its drive to supplant United States and narrowed America’s trade America’s technological supremacy — could deficit with China. SEVENDAY FORECAST FOR ASTORIA TODAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY OBITUARIES David Galloway Bowman Warrenton Jan. 15, 1937 — Jan. 14, 2020 David Bowman, of Warrenton, Oregon, coach. After he retired, he spent much passed away peacefully on Jan. 14, 2020. restoring classic cars. He was one day from his 83rd birthday on time Dave also loved music, espe- Jan. 15. cially jazz, and played the trum- David was born in Evanston, pet in many orchestral groups Illinois. He was the son of the from grade school up until three late Wesley and Peg Bowman, of years ago. He last played in the Kenilworth, Illinois. Columbia River symphonic Dave attended New Trier band. High School in Winnetka, Illi- David is survived by his nois, and graduated from Den- ison University in Granville, nephew and niece, Wesley Ohio, in 1959. He went on to get “Brick” Brown and Patricia a master’s degree in history and Brown, of Belton, Texas; and David Bowman his sister, Margaret “Bon- education from the University of nie” Bowman (Brown), of Chicago. David moved to Warrenton in the early Georgetown, Texas, formerly of Cannon 1960s and taught history and photography Beach. There will be no service. at Astoria High School. He was also a track Valerie Ann Waddell Portland Aug. 1, 1963 — Dec. 16, 2019 Valerie Ann Waddell, 56, died at Good neth Waddell, and stepmother, Chan- Samaritan Medical Center in Portland on dra Waddell; stepfather, Phil Bainer; half-sisters, Melanie Waddell Harper, Dec. 16, 2019. Kamala Clark, Leena Waddell, Valerie was born Aug. 1, Anandhy Waddell and Angela 1963, in Astoria, Oregon, to (Bainer) Hubbell; half-brother, Kenneth Waddell and Jane Jeff Bainer; her significant (Huhtala) Waddell. Valerie other, George Frey, of Portland; grew up in Astoria and gradu- ated from Astoria High School and many uncles, aunts, cous- ins, nephews and nieces. in 1981. Valerie was preceded in Later Valerie attended Clat- sop Community College and death by her mother, Jane (Huhtala) Bainer. worked as a waitress. She A memorial service will moved to California for a short Valerie Waddell be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, while. Later she moved to Port- land, Oregon, and lived there Jan. 19, 2020, at her father’s until her death. home, 89467 Saddle Mountain Road in Valerie is survived by her father, Ken- Astoria. OBITUARY POLICY The Astorian publishes paid obituaries. The obituary can include a small photo and, for veterans, a flag symbol at no charge. The deadline for all obituaries is 9 a.m. the business day prior. Obituaries may be edited for spelling, proper punctuation and style. Death notices and upcoming services will be published at no charge. 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Astoria / Port Docks Temperatures High/low ................................ 39/32 Normal high/low .................. 50/38 Record high .................. 61 in 2018 Record low .................... 17 in 1950 Precipitation Tuesday ................................... 0.07” Month to date ........................ 8.04” Normal month to date ......... 4.84” Year to date ............................ 8.04” Normal year to date ............. 4.84” Forecasts and graphics provided by AccuWeather, Inc. ©2020 Source: Jim Todd, OMSI Sunrise today .................. 7:54 a.m. Sunset tonight ............... 4:57 p.m. Moonrise today ..................... none Moonset today ............ 11:34 a.m. New First High (ft.) Time Low (ft.) 5:34 a.m. 5:33 p.m. Full 5:13 a.m. 5:07 p.m. 5:22 a.m. 5:18 p.m. Warrenton 5:29 a.m. 5:28 p.m. Knappa 6:11 a.m. 6:10 p.m. Depoe Bay Jan 17 Jan 24 Feb 1 Feb 8 8.4 11:50 a.m. 2.1 7.2 11:54 p.m. 1.0 Cape Disappointment Hammond SUN AND MOON Last Time 4:27 a.m. 4:18 p.m. 8.4 11:06 a.m. 2.5 7.0 11:06 p.m. 1.2 8.7 11:22 a.m. 2.3 7.6 11:27 p.m. 1.1 8.8 11:34 a.m. 2.2 7.6 11:38 p.m. 1.1 8.6 12:06 a.m. 0.2 7.5 12:51 p.m. 1.8 8.5 10:35 a.m. 2.5 7.2 10:34 p.m. 1.1 City Atlanta Boston Chicago Dallas Denver Honolulu Houston Los Angeles Miami New York City Phoenix San Francisco Wash., DC Fri. 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