China Signals Openness to Ending Trade War

China is signaling a potential willingness to negotiate an end to the trade war, with its Commerce Ministry evaluating U.S. offers for talks but insisting that Washington must remove unilateral tariffs and address its policies. The U.S. has expressed hope for progress, while Chinese state media acknowledge outreach from American officials. Despite some tariffs remaining as high as 145%, China has quietly exempted certain U.S. goods from retaliatory duties and passed laws to bolster its private sector. Recent data show the trade war is negatively affecting both economies, with China facing falling export orders and the U.S. experiencing political and economic strains. Beijing continues to reject coercion but may be open to talks if the U.S. takes substantive actions. Observers suggest that the current situation could allow for renewed negotiations if trust is restored.