US to maintain tariffs on Chinese goods until Phase 2 deal: Mnuchin

WASHINGTON, - The United States will maintain tariffs on Chinese goods until the completion of a second phase of a U.S.-China trade agreement, U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said on Tuesday, a day before the two sides are to sign an interim deal. Mnuchin told reporters that President Donald Trump could consider easing tariffs if the world's two largest economies move quickly to seal a follow-up agreement. "If the president gets a Phase 2 in place quickly, he'll consider releasing tariffs...