Analysts split on likelihood of a phase-two deal with China in 2020

Citing the upcoming election and potential phase-one implementation issues, two Center for Strategic and International Studies analysts this week offered differing takes on the near-term prospects for a phase-two deal with China. Scott Kennedy, a CSIS senior adviser and longtime China analyst, said Washington will be heavily focused on implementing its initial deal with Beijing -- and likely will not have the resources or patience to secure a phase-two pact this year. “We are going to see all of the...