Treasury's Mnuchin sees positive U.S. growth as China talks loom

[September 09, 2019]  WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin on Monday said he did not see the threat of a recession as the Trump administration seeks to revive trade negotiations with China, adding that he expected a positive year ahead for the U.S. economy.

Speaking on Fox Business Network, Mnuchin said U.S. officials still aimed to "get a good deal" with Beijing as talks prepare to get under way in coming weeks.

(Reporting by Susan Heavey and David Lawder; Editing by Kevin Liffey)

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