US-China trade talks to continue for unscheduled third day
The move means a resolution on trade between the US and China may be in the offing, according to officials and Chinese media
Beijing — The US and China will continue trade talks in Beijing for an unscheduled third day, a member of the US delegation said on Tuesday, as the world’s two largest economies looked to resolve their bitter trade dispute. Steven Winberg, assistant secretary for fossil energy at the US department of energy told reporters at the US delegation’s hotel that talks, which began on Monday, had gone well. “I confirm we’re continuing tomorrow, yes,” Winberg told reporters, declining to answer further questions. The two sides had extended their trade talks late into a second day in Beijing on Tuesday, a source with knowledge of the meetings said, but few other details have emerged. The editor-in-chief of China’s state-run Global Times tabloid Hu Xijin said on Twitter earlier that negotiations would continue on Wednesday. “China-US trade talks haven’t concluded after two days of tough work. I heard they will continue tomorrow. This sends a signal: the two sides are in serious talks and worki...
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