China Trade Deal Capitol Review by: Katie Misuraca Posted: Jan 20, 2020 / 11:33 AM EST / Updated: Jan 20, 2020 / 11:33 AM EST WASHINGTON (WDVM) — After nearly two years of an escalating trade war, the United States and China have signed off on the first part of a truce. Washington Correspondent Joe Khalil has more from the White House.