Thinking About ChinaOpinionThe Phase One Trade Deal Is Dead—What’s Next?Where do US–China relations go from here?00CopyFacebookXTruthGettrLinkedInTelegramEmailSavePrintChinese Vice Premier Liu He (L) and President Donald Trump during the signing of the phase one trade deal, surrounded by officials, in the East Room of the White House on Jan. 15, 2020. Charlotte Cuthbertson/The Epoch TimesJames Gorrie6/16/2020|Updated: 6/18/2020CommentaryPresident Donald Trump’s trade deal with China is dead.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentJames GorrieAuthorJames Gorrie is the author of the 2013 book “The China Crisis” and discusses current events and China on his YouTube Podcast, The Banana Republican. Author’s Selected ArticlesJapan Accelerates Defense Spending to Counter China ThreatOct 29, 2025Former Chinese Official Threatens US With ‘Devastating Consequences’Oct 27, 2025China’s Shift to Debt Collector in Developing Countries—From Lender to Loan SharkOct 27, 2025China Envisions ‘Dry Canal’ to Compete With Panama CanalOct 20, 2025Related TopicsCCPSouth China Seaphase one trade dealCCP virus