US President Donald Trump: Signed executive order to hold China accountable for its actions against Hong Kong

US President Donald Trump is hosting a news conference,  citing two administration officials, Reuters reported that Trump's remarks would be related to Hong Kong and China.

He was expected to sign the Hong Kong legislation. 

He has done just that.

He signed legislation and an executive order to hold China accountable for its actions against Hong Kong.

Trump says Hong Kong’s people’s freedom has been taken away.

More to come...

Market implications

The yen, AUD, USD and global equities are all tied up into this. 

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