China is reconsidering its position on trade talks with the United States after President Trump’s recent surge in tariffs. While China has not yet committed to negotiating, they have acknowledged the desire of US officials to engage and are currently evaluating the proposal. The Commerce Ministry issued a statement stating that the US must first rectify the high tariff levels before any dialogue can occur. This development has sent positive signals to financial markets. The S&P 500 futures market recovered losses and regional shares in Asia moved into positive territory, fueled by optimism for an easing trade standoff between the world’s two largest economies. However, some experts note that negotiations may be fraught with challenges, as both sides are experiencing economic pressure.