China Pushes For Special Envoys As Direct Deal With Trump Deemed 'Risky', Plans Fentanyl Concessions As Negotiating Leverage: Report

The U.S.-China trade conflict may see a shift as both nations weigh the appointment of special envoys to reopen stalled negotiations. China is proposing using special envoys, while the U.S. prefers direct talks between Trump and Xi. China considers that approach “risky and uncertain,” according to the South China Morning Post. China may use the fentanyl issue as leverage in trade talks, according to the Wall Street Journal. President Trump said his main goal is to secure a fair trade deal with China and confirmed that U.S. and Chinese officials are in ongoing discussions. Morgan Stanley projects that U.S.-China negotiations will gradually lower tariffs to 60% by the end of the second quarter, though they won’t return to pre-January 25 levels.