US, China extend trade truce for 2 months but questions remain over broader deal

The US and China have agreed to extend their trade truce by two months, pushing the deadline from Nov 10 to Jan 10 as both sides continue talks on a broader trade deal.

The announcement came as Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Washington on Wednesday (Sep 23) for talks with US President Donald Trump. Questions remain over whether the two sides can reach a broader agreement and whether China will extend its pause on export controls.

CNA’s Nick Harper reports from Washington DC.