Donald Trump has once again extended the deadline to reach a trade deal with China. 

The deadline that was due to end today has now been pushed back by 3 months. 

Asia Business Correspondent Peter Lewis told Heather duPlessis-Allan that this extension is, ‘kicking the can down the road.’  

He says that the two countries' trade principles are making it harder to find a middle ground.

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Donald Trump has once again extended the deadline to reach a trade deal with China.&nbsp;
The deadline that was due to end today has now been pushed back by 3 months.&nbsp;
Asia Business Correspondent Peter Lewis told Heather duPlessis-Allan that this extension is, ‘kicking the can down the road.’ &nbsp;
He says that the two countries' trade principles are making it harder to find a middle ground.
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With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Peter Lewis: Asia business correspondent discusses Trump’s extension of trade deadline with China

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