They are not the only ones expressing this sanguine view.

  • Citi says they maintain their base case of a deal struck by early next year, and a rollback of the September tariffs.

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I wonder if we should be looking at the USMCA / NAFTA talks as a guide to the US-China ones?

US/Mexico/Canada talks are still ongoing on their 'deal'. After many years.

No-one has said 'no deal' yet, so there is hope I guess. But, really …. talking forever is not a trade deal.