Montana Republican meets with Chinese leader amid tariff tensions

Sen. Steve Daines (R-Mont.), a supporter of President Trump, met Saturday with China's economic chief, Vice Premier He Lifeng in Beijing. This was the first visit by a U.S. politician to China since Trump's return to the White House amid tensions between the two countries over trade tariffs.

"Senator Daines welcomed today's meeting with Vice Premier He Lifeng. The Senator expressed President Trump's continued demand that China interdict the flow of fentanyl precursors out of the country...