China says it’s evaluating possible trade talks with the US
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China says it is “currently assessing” proposals by the United States to begin trade talks, in a tone shift that could open the door for negotiations.
China says it is “currently assessing” proposals by the United States to begin trade talks, in a tone shift that could open the door for negotiations. A spokesperson for China’s Commerce Ministry said in a Friday statement that “the US has recently sent messages to China through relevant parties, hoping to start talks with China. China is currently evaluating this.” The comments signal a softening in Beijing’s position, which has been steadfastly defiant amid heightened tensions with the US because of President Donald Trump’s tariff war. Trump has been repeatedly saying since last week that his administration was in talks with Chinese officials to strike a trade deal — only to be met with flat denials from Beijing each time. This is a developing story and will be updated.
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