Grassley: China deal not as ‘comprehensive’ as he had hoped, 'next steps' key

The “phase one” deal with China that President Trump announced last week is not as comprehensive as Senate Finance Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-IA) had hoped it would be, the senator said on Tuesday, adding that he wanted to hear more about the administration’s planned “next steps” in negotiations. “I think [the deal] is welcome news from my point of view. I wish it was more comprehensive, however,” Grassley said in a conference call with reporters. “This initial information …...