U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday signed a presidential memorandum authorizing an investigation into China`s alleged theft of American intellectual property, declaring it "one big move."
The order directs U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer to determine whether to investigate Chinese trade practices that force U.S. companies operating in China to turn over intellectual property.
"Ambassador Lighthizer you are empowered to consider all available options at your disposal," Trump said before he signed the memo. "This is just the beginning," Trump added.
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Updated: Tue, Aug 15, 2017
12:54 AM IST
12:54 AM IST
Reuters