U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese Vice Premier Liu He sign the China-U.S. phase one trade deal at a ceremony in the East Room of the White House in Washington on Wednesday. Photo: Zhang Qi/Caixin

Trump and He shake hands after signing the deal. Photo: Zhang Qi/Caixin

Trump and He hold up copies of the signed agreement for the media. Photo: Zhang Qi/Caixin

He, who led the Chinese delegation, speaks before the signing ceremony. Photo: Zhang Qi/Caixin

Trump speaks at the signing ceremony. Photo: Zhang Qi/Caixin

He leaves the East Room of the White House after signing the agreement. Photo: Zhang Qi/Caixin