treasury secretary stephen minucci and trade representative robert light hisor along their hosts the chinese delegation led by vice premier league the top economic adviser to president xi. meanwhile in washington reporters couldn't get anything either. again i talk to the group they're covering all the ground they're hard at it they are going to meet with president xi so that's a very good sign and they're just soldiering on so you know i like that story and i will stay with the phrase the vibe is good but i can't really can't give you details while beijing says it will buy more u.s. made goods to ease the trade deficit between the two economic superpowers there are other sticking points reports say little progress has been made on u.s. demands that china crack down on force technology transfers and reduce subsidies for domestic companies it is unclear if chinese president xi jinping participation on friday was simply meant to flatter the americans or if he came with a sincere offer to move forward it was earlier this week she's u.s. counterpart donald trump has suggested he may exte