China has said it's evaluating approaches from US officials to start negotiations about tariffs, a potential deescalation in the trade war that has raised hopes formal trade talks could start soon. "If we fight,

China said Friday it was weighing starting talks with the U.S. to halt the trade war. A Chinese spokesperson said “China is currently evaluating” messages from U.S. officials that “expressed their willingness to negotiate.

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,