Comments on CNBC

  • Tempers are calmer now
  • We're involved in very comprehensive discussions
  • We would love to go back to where we were in May, but I don't want to predict
  • It may well be that something positive comes out of it
  • Trump continues to say 'we will make a deal, as long as it's a good deal'
  • President believes China wants to make a deal
  • Can't predict outcome of talks

He sounded like he was sending some positive hints.