Chinese officials are signaling they’re increasingly reluctant to agree to a broad trade deal pursued by President Trump, ahead of negotiations this week that have raised hopes of a potential truce. AdvertisementPeople close to the Trump administration say the impeachment inquiry isn’t affecting trade talks with China. Yet the president’s latest comments suggest why Chinese leaders, already frustrated with what they see as the president’s impetuous conduct in the trade talks, may see room to take advantage. Right now, we’re in a very important stage in terms of possibly making a deal,” Trump told reporters on Friday. The U.S. and China increasingly have reasons to strike a “mini deal” and avoid an escalation, he said.

Source: Los Angeles Times October 07, 2019 15:45 UTC