Doug Holtz-Eakin: Economist and former advisor to John McCain on potential easing tensions between the US and China

The Mike Hosking Breakfast

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Rising hopes of easing tensions in the trade war between the US and China.

Donald Trump's signalling a potential U-turn, saying the 145% tariffs on Chinese goods are "very high" and will "come down substantially".

But the two countries are yet to hold any formal trade talks.

Economist Doug Holtz-Eakin —a former adviser to John McCain— told Mike Hosking if Trump keeps waiting for Xi Jinping's call, he'll be waiting a long time.

He says China has no reason to come to the table, and intermediaries will need to get involved to get both sides talking.

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