U.S., China launch trade talks to avert tariff war, economic damage

The United States and China launch a critical round of trade talks on Wednesday amid deep differences over U.S. demands for structural economic reforms from Beijing that will make it difficult to reach a deal before a March 2 U.S. tariff hike......»»

Global equity markets were in a somber mood on Monday after Chinese export data highlighted the economic damage from the 17-month long trade war and re-focused attention on a crucial Dec. 15 tariff deadline......»»

BEIJING (AP) — U.S.-Chinese trade contracted again in October, despite optimism about possible progress in talks aimed at ending a tariff war that threatens global economic growth. .....»»

BEIJING (AP) — U.S.-Chinese trade contracted again in October, despite optimism about possible progress in talks aimed at ending a tariff war that threatens global economic growth. .....»»

China is still open to reaching a partial trade deal with the U.S., an official with direct knowledge of the talks said, signaling that Beijing is focused on limiting the damage to the world’s second-largest economy......»»

China is still open to reaching a partial trade deal with the U.S., an official with direct knowledge of the talks said, signaling that Beijing is focused on limiting the damage to the world’s second-largest economy......»»

The Trump administration wants to see "near term results" from U.S.-China trade talks in September and October, White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow said on Friday, but he declined to predict any outcomes or say if U.S. tariff delays were possible......»»

U.S. stocks rally Thursday after American and Chinese officials declare a tentative resumption of tariff talks, viewed by Wall Street as a sign of progress in the yearlong trade conflict between the economic superpowers......»»

U.S. stock-index futures on Thursday rally after American and Chinese officials declare a tentative resumption of tariff talks, viewed by Wall Street as a sign of progress in the yearlong trade conflict between the economic superpowers......»»

U.S. stock-index futures on Thursday rally after American and Chinese officials declare a tentative resumption of tariff talks, viewed by Wall Street as a sign of progress in the yearlong trade conflict between the economic superpowers......»»

U.S. stocks trade higher Tuesday morning as investors remain focused on the global economic outlook, the U.S.-China trade fight, and geopolitical hot spots......»»

Chinese Vice Premier Liu He will travel to Washington for trade talks on Thursday and Friday, Beijing said on Tuesday, setting up a last-ditch bid to avoid a sharp increase in tariffs on Chinese goods announced by President Donald Trump......»»

The United States is ready to negotiate a trade deal with China whenever Beijing is prepared for serious talks that will reduce tariffs and eliminate non-tariff trade barriers, top White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow said on Monday......»»

As a week relatively light on economic data and corporate earnings reports continues, investors appear poised to continue digesting the latest headlines concerning trade tensions between Washington and Beijing. read more.....»»

President Trump cast more doubt trade talks with China will lead to a breakthrough after a 90-day ceasefire in a series of tweets that helped erase optimism and reignited fears of a global economic slowdown......»»

China's government says its economic czar and the U.S. Treasury secretary have discussed plans for the next round of talks in a tariff battle following a temporary cease-fire......»»

China's government says it will hold talks in January with Washington after the two sides agreed to a cease-fire in a tariff fight that threatens to chill global economic growth......»»

Asian shares took a breather on Thursday after an extended rally, as markets awaited more news on U.S.-China trade talks that have raised hopes of a deal to avert an all-out trade war between the economic giants......»»

Countries watching the U.S.-China trade talks are anxious for the two sides to reach a deal and avert the damage that a protracted fight poses to the global economy—even if many see the potential to benefit from the dispute......»»

The trade war is de-escalating, at least for now. But the economic damage it caused could be far from over. Two years of tit-for-tat tariffs and on-again-off-again trade talks have left America.....»»