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Trump says he expects ‘great deal’ with China at summit with Xi
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As President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping prepare to meet for the first time since 2019 to sign a new trade deal, progressive voices are calling for a closer examination of the agreement's impact on workers, the environment, and global economic equity. Critics argue that past trade deals ...
As President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping prepare to meet for the first time since 2019 to sign a new trade deal, progressive voices are calling for a closer examination of the agreement's impact on workers, the environment, and global economic equity.
Critics argue that past trade deals have often prioritized corporate interests over the well-being of working families and vulnerable communities. They emphasize the need for any new agreement to include robust labor protections, environmental safeguards, and measures to address systemic economic inequalities both within and between nations.
"While a reduction in trade tensions is welcome, we must ensure that this deal does not come at the expense of workers' rights, environmental sustainability, and the urgent need to address the widening wealth gap," said a spokesperson for a leading progressive advocacy group.
Progressives also point to the ongoing human rights concerns in China, urging the Trump administration to use this opportunity to press for greater accountability and transparency from the Chinese government.
As details of the trade deal remain unclear, many on the left are calling for a more inclusive and transparent negotiation process that takes into account the voices of labor unions, environmental organizations, and civil society groups.
"Any trade agreement between the world's two largest economies must prioritize the needs of people and the planet over short-term corporate gains," the spokesperson added. "We will be closely monitoring the contents of this deal and will continue to fight for a more just and sustainable global economic system."
As the summit approaches, progressive activists vow to keep the pressure on both governments to ensure that the trade deal reflects the values of fairness, equity, and environmental stewardship.
Critics argue that past trade deals have often prioritized corporate interests over the well-being of working families and vulnerable communities. They emphasize the need for any new agreement to include robust labor protections, environmental safeguards, and measures to address systemic economic inequalities both within and between nations.
"While a reduction in trade tensions is welcome, we must ensure that this deal does not come at the expense of workers' rights, environmental sustainability, and the urgent need to address the widening wealth gap," said a spokesperson for a leading progressive advocacy group.
Progressives also point to the ongoing human rights concerns in China, urging the Trump administration to use this opportunity to press for greater accountability and transparency from the Chinese government.
As details of the trade deal remain unclear, many on the left are calling for a more inclusive and transparent negotiation process that takes into account the voices of labor unions, environmental organizations, and civil society groups.
"Any trade agreement between the world's two largest economies must prioritize the needs of people and the planet over short-term corporate gains," the spokesperson added. "We will be closely monitoring the contents of this deal and will continue to fight for a more just and sustainable global economic system."
As the summit approaches, progressive activists vow to keep the pressure on both governments to ensure that the trade deal reflects the values of fairness, equity, and environmental stewardship.