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Business Matters: US and China sign the first stage of trade deal

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16/01/2020 GMT

US and China sign the first stage of trade deal

BBC World Service - Business Matters, US and China sign the first stage of trade deal

Trade war rattled markets and weighed on the global economy.

Speaking in Washington, US President Donald Trump said the pact would be "transformartive" for the US economy. Chinese leaders called it a "win-win" deal that would help foster better relations between the two countries. We hear from Greg Gilligan who chairs the American Chamber of Commerce in China and Steve Lamar, head of the American Apparel and Footwear Association.

Russia's government has resigned, hours after President Vladimir Putin proposed sweeping constitutional changes. We explore the implications.

Also, we take an in-depth look at the meat and dairy industry and ask whether it is sustainable. Will diets have to change? How fast will the food industry have to adapt?

Plus, a familiar name in Japanese politics is again making waves - but for reasons outside of politics. The environment minister Shinjiro Koizumi - son of the former PM Junichiro Koizumi - has caused a sensation by taking paternity leave. Why is that still such a controversial move in Japan?

Presenter Fergus Nicoll is joined by guests Christine Spadafor in Boston and Stefanie Yuen Thio in Singapore

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