China sticking to September US trade talks after tariff delay

The U.S. on Tuesday delayed the imposition of some new tariffs after top negotiators spoke on the phone, with President Donald Trump saying the encounter was "very productive,” and that he thinks Beijing wants to "do something dramatic” to end the impasse

BEIJING: Chinese officials are sticking to their plan to visit Washington in September for face-to-face trade meetings, people familiar with the matter said, signaling that talks remain on track for now despite an abrupt escalation in tariff threats this month.

The U.S. on Tuesday delayed the imposition of some new tariffs after top negotiators spoke on the phone, with President Donald Trump saying the encounter was "very productive, ” and that he thinks Beijing wants to "do something dramatic” to end the impasse.