At G20 in Washington, top China officials slam trade war as talks remain elusive

At G20 in Washington, top Chinese officials slam trade war as talks remain elusive

Central bank governor and finance minister address G20 ministers but conclude trip without official dialogue with US counterparts Read full story

At G20 in Washington, top China officials slam trade war as talks remain elusive

Central bank governor and finance minister address G20 ministers but conclude trip without official dialogue with US counterparts.

Trump claims China meeting despite Beijing denying trade talks

Trump insisted that a meeting with China had taken place regarding tariff negotiations, despite Beijing denying any such talks. Investors, however, saw signs of a de-escalation in the trade war, as global stock markets recovered most of the losses in April.

By Kit Maher, CNN President Donald Trump said Thursday that his administration held meetings with Chinese officials on trade this morning, contradicting earlier statements by Chinese officials who said they have not met with the US. “They had meetings this morning, and we have been meeting with China,” Trump said at a bilateral lunch with Norway’s prime minister. Trump said they might reveal who was at the meeting later, but did not specify who …

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Trade talk disconnect: Trump, China at odds over negotiations

President Donald Trump said his administration was talking with China on trade, even after Beijing denied the existence of negotiations on a deal and demanded the United States revoke all unilateral tariffs. “They had a meeting this morning,” Trump said Thursday during a meeting with Norway’s prime minister when a reporter asked about the Chinese statement. Pressed on which administration officials were involved in discussions, the U.S. presiden…