Thinking About ChinaOpinionThe Phase One Trade Deal Is Dead—What’s Next?Where do US–China relations go from here?SavePrintChinese 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 ArticlesThe AI Factor Behind Trump’s Power Play on China’s Oil SuppliersJan 23, 2026Greenland Turning Red?Jan 21, 2026Trump Kicking BRICS Out of the AmericasJan 15, 2026Beijing Rethinking Its Taiwan Unification Plans for 2027Jan 12, 2026Related TopicsCCPSouth China Seaphase one trade dealCCP virus