Economist: Trump's trade deal with China has big implications for Dayton manufacturers

After months of negotiations, President Donald Trump and China's Vice Premier Liu He signed a landmark "Phase One" trade agreement this week, signaling a reprieve from an 18-month trade dispute between the two countries. The centerpiece of the deal includes a proposal to increase Chinese purchases of U.S. exports by an aggregate of $200 billion through 2021. Specific investment areas outlined in that clause include an additional $77.7 billion in manufactured goods, $52.4 billion in energy and $32.0…