State media signaled Thursday that China may be open to entering trade talks with the U.S., boosting hopes that the world’s two largest economies will be able to strike a deal on tariffs.Any signs that trade tensions are easing would be good news for investors,

China's Commerce Ministry says Beijing is evaluating multiple approaches by the Trump administration for trade talks.

Punishing US tariffs that have reached 145 percent on many Chinese products came into force in April while Beijing has responded with fresh 125 percent duties on imports from the United States.