China says it's evaluating the possibility of trade talks with the U.S.
China said in May 2025 that it was evaluating a U.S. offer to hold talks over President Trump's tariffs, signaling a possible de-escalation in the trade war, though it said the tariffs remained an obstacle.
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3 developments- Apr 29, 2025Only center coverage:No Talk, but Some Action on U.S.-China Tariffs
- May 1, 2025Only center coverage:US reaching out to China for tariff talks: Beijing state media
- May 2, 2025China says it's evaluating the possibility of trade talks with the U.S.
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1 viewpointChina says it's open to trade talks, but high tariffs remain an obstacle
China says it’s evaluating US overtures for trade talks, but tariffs remain an obstacle
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2 viewpointsChina ‘evaluating’ US offer to negotiate tariffs, Beijing’s door is ‘open’
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3 articlesUS has approached China seeking talks on Trump tariffs, says state social media
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