Trump to meet with trade team on China tariffs as deadline nears

President Trump plans to meet with members of his trade team Saturday to receive an update on ongoing negotiations with China, the White House said.

Press secretary Sarah Sanders said Trump will meet at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida with Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer, Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross, chief of staff Mick Mulvaney, and trade adviser Peter Navarro. Other officials, such as Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin and top economic advisor Larry Kudlow, will join the discussion by phone.