Top U.S., Chinese official optimistic on Phase 1 trade deal after phone call: USTR

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin spoke with Chinese Vice Premier Liu He on Monday, the U.S. Trade Representative’s Office said in a statement, and both sides see progress on trade issues and are committed to making the Phase 1 agreement reached in January a success.

(Reporting by Eric Beech; Editing by Mohammad Zargham)