Speaking to reporters at the White HOuse
- Economy is still very strong
- We will get jobs report this Friday
- Still think we are on the 3% trend line growth rate.
- Have a whole bunch of temporary factors that will impact GDP
- The scope of China talks will the broadest in history
- No permanent damage done to the economy from shutdown
- Everything is on the table for trade talks
- Anticipates very tough US budget to hold down spending
- Enforcement issues very important in China talks
