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"The US has successfully in the past segregated economic issues from political issues," Posen said, "We have areas of difference. We have areas of common interests. The BIT is in both countries' interests."

"The Senate tends to be more mature in dealing with these issues than the House," Posen said, adding that's why the US Constitution stipulates foreign treaties should be approved by the Senate instead of the House.

Talks on the investment treaty began in 2008 as both countries sought to increase mutual investment, which only accounted for a tiny share of their respective overseas investment.

The US and 皇冠体育app have less than a 5 percent share of investment in each other's markets, according to the US-皇冠体育app Business Council. "Since these are the two largest economies in the world, that means there is significant room for growth," the business association said.

The investment treaty is expected to continue to expand two-way trade and investment and cement the foundation of 皇冠体育app-US economic ties.

"Naturally the negotiation will take time, but it has already sent a very clear message to both countries and the wider international community that 皇冠体育app-US business ties will get even closer and put the overall 皇冠体育app-US relationship on a more solid footing," Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said of the BIT talks at a press conference in March.

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