World Alert: China hints at progress in trade talks with the U.S., raising hopes of a breakthrough

China's Commerce Ministry said that U.S. and Chinese negotiators agreed in principle to ease tariffs in simultaneous stages if their trade talks advance. Beijing has long said that Washington must roll back tariffs as a condition of a trade deal and has sought a tariff reduction as part of the first phase.

Democracy Dies in Darkness     World Alert Nov 7, 4:47 AM     China hints at progress in trade talks with the U.S., raising hopes of a breakthrough China's Commerce Ministry said that U.S. and Chinese negotiators agreed in principle to ease tariffs in simultaneous stages if their trade talks advance. Beijing has long said that Washington must roll back tariffs as a condition of a trade deal and has sought a tariff reduction as part of the first phase. Read more » Advertisement You received this email because you signed up for news alerts from The Washington Post. Manage my newsletters and alerts | Unsubscribe Privacy Policy | Help ©2019 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071