Leaders’ agenda laid out during Lighthizer-Liu call on Monday. Each side seeks concessions, both want to limit market turmoil

U.S. President Donald Trump views this week’s meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping as a chance to see where Beijing stands on the two countries’ trade war, and is “comfortable with any outcome” from the talks, a senior U.S. official said on Monday.

FedEx Corp on Monday sued the U.S. government, saying it should not be held liable if it inadvertently shipped products that violated a Trump administration ban on exports to some Chinese companies.

Senior Chinese and U.S. trade officials spoke by telephone on Monday ahead of talks between Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump set for later this week, as the world’s two largest economies remain locked in a tariff war.

Move follows White House executive order restricting some foreign-made gear and services

Both China and the United States should make compromises in trade talks, Chinese Vice Commerce Minister Wang Shouwen said on Monday, ahead of a much anticipated meeting between the Chinese and U.S. presidents at this week’s G20 summit in Japan.

Moscow courts investment from China at forum as domestic economic growth lags

The move will likely anger China as a trade war between the world’s two biggest economies escalates.

Air Force Gen. John Raymond says China and Russia present new challenges.

Beijing targets the lucrative tourism and education sectors as it seeks other ways to pressure the U.S. in their trade dispute.