Sentences with phrase «us trade talks»

BEIJING — The Latest on China - U.S. trade talks in Beijing:.

European equities open lower Thursday as investors closely monitor trade talks between the U.S. and China.

BEIJING, May 3 - Shanghai base metals were mixed on Thursday as the market fretted about the outcome of Sino-U.S. trade talks that would start later in Beijing.

BEIJING, May 3 - Shanghai metals made a mixed start to trading on Thursday, although the key copper and aluminium contracts rose, as the market weighed the likely outcome of trade talks between the United States and China getting under way in Beijing.

BEIJING, May 3 - Most base metals rose on Thursday as the market waited for cues from the Sino-U.S. trade talks that have started in Beijing, even as both sides sought to downplay the prospect of a major breakthrough.

BEIJING, May 3 - Shanghai metals made a mixed start to trading on Thursday, although the key copper and aluminum contracts rose, as the market weighed the likely outcome of trade talks between the United States and China getting under way in Beijing.

Geng Shuang, a foreign ministry spokesman, said Monday that it was «even more impossible» for trade talks to take place under the current environment.

The U.S. shouldn't expect China to give into all of its demands at an upcoming trade talk in Beijing, according to Chinese state media Global Times and China Daily.

CNBC's Kayla Tausche reports on the Trump administration's trip to China for bilateral trade talks to work out trade issues with China.

Trade talks between the world's biggest economies broke down last week after the Trump administration demanded that China curtail support for high - technology industries, a person familiar with the situation said, signaling that a resolution may be some ways off.

Finance Minister Jim Flaherty argued that low tariffs had been subsidizing trade partners that were no longer «developing countries»; others speculated it was a bid to reduce the deficit or prod free trade talks.

The State Council Information Office, which represents China's central government, didn't reply to faxed questions Monday on U.S. trade talks.

HONG KONG — World stock markets were mixed on Thursday as investors analyzed the Fed's decision to keep interest rates unchanged and kept an eye out for developments from China - U.S. trade talks in Beijing.

When asked whether Europe was willing to continue those trade talks with the U.S., even if for a less ambitious trade package than the original, France's Le Maire said: «We don't want to enter into a global trade negotiation with the United States.»

On Monday's calendar is also the start of a new round of trade talks between the EU and Mexico.

Trade talks between officials from the U.S. and China were in focus as some investors worried about trade tensions.

Asian shares closed mixed on Thursday as U.S. - China trade talks kicked off and investors digested an acknowledgment by the Federal Reserve that inflation had moved nearer its target.

EU leaders have formally agreed Friday to start the second phase of Brexit negotiations, mainly centered around trade talks and a transition period.

The EU has set out its draft guidelines for trade talks which warn that the U.K.'s current position on Brexit will result in «negative economic consequences.»

France's economy minister has dismissed suggestions that the U.K. is being «blackmailed» into agreeing a fee for its split from the EU before formal trade talks can begin.

The benefits of trade should be shared more widely, he said, with a system that does more to include poor countries, small firms, marginalised groups and entrepreneurs — an apparent nod to anti-globalisation activists who say that secretive trade talks are exclusively aimed at helping big business.

President Donald Trump, who has always prided himself on his skills as a dealmaker, bragged on Wednesday about making up facts while seeking to get the better of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in trade talks, according to The Washington Post.

Investors also awaited the U.S. - China trade talks between U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and Chinese Vice Premier Liu He due on Thursday.

Make that cheesecake, because there is still strong support for Canada's supply management system for dairy and poultry producers despite Canadians» equally strong belief in the importance of joining the Trans - Pacific Partnership trade talks.

May 3 (Reuters)- U.S. stock index futures were flat on Thursday as investors remained on edge about the U.S. - China trade talks, while the latest round of earnings added little cheer.

He declined to comment on whether the United States» threats on tariffs are a tactic to push trade talks.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson and other top American officials are in Beijing this morning for trade talks, appealing to Chinese leaders to help preserve U-S support for free trade.

«It's pretty difficult to make that prediction today based on volumes,» Dias said from Washington, D.C., where trade talks were being held between Canada, the United States and Mexico.

But by no means should Canada lose enthusiasm for the EU trade talks.

The announcement comes ahead of the trade talks between U.S. and China later this week.

While the federal Conservative government has indicated a desire for free trade talks with China, any agreement will require torturous negotiations and is unlikely to be reached any time soon.

Asian shares slipped as hopes waned for real progress in Sino-U.S. trade talks, which are due to kick off on Thursday.

(Adds analyst comment, updates prices) BEIJING, May 3 (Reuters)- Shanghai base metals were mixed on Thursday as the market fretted about the outcome of Sino-U.S. trade talks that would start later in Beijing.

Champagne travels to Paraguay on Friday to announce the start of free trade talks with the four - country Mercosur group of South American countries, which also includes Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay.

On Friday, those constituents helped scuttle a plan for China and the European Union to issue a joint statement of support for the Paris climate accord at high - level trade talks in Brussels.

Exempt fairly - traded steel and aluminum, suggests Rep. Kevin Brady (R - Texas), talking about a targeted approach to tariffs as uncertainty swirls around trade talks.

There might be some light at the end of the tunnel: Chinese officials have urged trade talks in recent weeks in order to avoid an all - out trade war.

U.S. government debt prices were higher on Tuesday morning, as investors looked ahead to fresh economic data and monitored tense trade talks between the world's two biggest economies.

MEXICO CITY (Reuters)- An influential U.S. lawmaker said on Sunday all fairly traded steel and aluminum, especially from Canada and Mexico, should be excluded from President Donald Trump's proposed tariffs, as he sought to calm tensions at major trade talks in Mexico.

Early in Trump's presidency, Ross was his go - to negotiator, helming the administration's trade talks with the Chinese.

With success in dealing with a large, developed, sophisticated entity like the EU, Canada has also burnished its credentials as a willing partner in other trade talks, particularly in the Trans - Pacific Partnerships, India and Japan, say analysts.

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday praised his relationship with Chinese President Xi Jinping as officials from the world's two largest economies began trade talks in Beijing, while state media said China would stand up to U.S. bullying.

Martin Schulz, the center - left candidate for German chancellor and Merkel's primary rival ahead of the September federal elections, said that the U.S. withdrawal from Paris must be met with a refusal by the EU to re-initiate transatlantic trade talks.

In an interview Tuesday, Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said the delays come as trade talks with these U.S. allies are ongoing, but not to expect more.

There is another sector today that ought to be negotiated out of protectionism in any new trade talks: the supply - managed dairy and poultry sectors.

WASHINGTON / BEIJING The most likely outcome for tense U.S. - China trade talks launching on Thursday is an agreement to keep talking, with U.S. President Donald Trump maintaining his threat to press ahead with punitive tariffs on Chinese goods, trade experts say.

Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross recently expressed interest in restarting trade talks with the EU, be it revitalizing TTIP or establishing some sort of new series of sectoral and thematic agreements.

* GOLD: Gold prices rose for a second session on Thursday after the U.S. Federal Reserve held interest rates steady as expected at the end of a two - day policy meeting, while investors awaited U.S. - China trade talks.

The White House said Monday it would postpone a decision on imposing tariffs on U.S. imports of steel and aluminum from the European Union, Canada and Mexico for 30 days, avoiding the potential for a trade battle with Europe as the U.S. prepares for tense trade talks in China this week.

All the latest economic and financial news, as a US delegation lands in Beijing for crucial negotiations that could avert a trade war

Introduction: US delegation is in China for trade talks Treasury secretary Mnuchin leads big delegation Talks could de-escalate recent tensions..