(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – The United States (US) President Donald Trump has accused China of manipulating its currency to combat US tariffs.
The accusation, made in an interview with Reuters News Agency, resembles claims Trump made during his 2016 campaign but had avoided more recently.
It comes as the two countries prepare to meet in Washington this week to discuss the on-going trade fight.
Many doubt that the talks, which involve lower level officials, will be successful at defusing the tensions.
Trump told Reuters he does not expect much out of the meeting, which follows failed negotiations this spring.
He also said he had “No time frame” in mind to bring the clash between the economic giants to a close.
