China's says had a constructive, candid exchange over trade issues with US

China's Commerce Ministry says China and US had a constructive and candid exchange over trade issues

• China and the US to keep in touch on next steps

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Sheesh, that does not sound like much progress was made

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Something to be aware of in these talks is China is wary of speaking with anyone other than Trump. Given Trump sets policy course with his tweets it seems a reasonable response from China. Its the old wanna talk with the organ grinder, not the monkey, at work.