China Denies Any Ongoing Trade Talks With U.S. as Trump Signals Possible Easing in Tensions

China said Thursday that no tariff talks are underway with the U.S., contradicting White House signals of easing tensions with Beijing earlier this week. According to CNBC, China’s Ministry of Commerce said there are no economic or trade negotiations with the U.S. and dismissed all progress claims in bilateral talks. China’s Ministry of Commerce said the U.S. should cancel all unilateral measures if it genuinely wants to resolve trade issues. President Donald Trump and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent suggested this week that tensions with China could ease.