Empty tankers, arriving in the Strait of Hormuz, suddenly stop reporting their whereabouts. When they re-emerge on the grid, their tanks appear full. Source: NYT > Business – Michael Forsythe and Ronen Bergman
Li Keqiang, Chinese Premier, Makes a Modest Peace Offering on Trade
Mr. Li said China would reduce tariffs and ease restrictions on foreign investment, which could ease trade tensions somewhat with the United States. Source: NYT > Business – Keith Bradsher
DealBook Briefing: Trump Gives Huawei a Breather. Sort of.
Suspending a ban on U.S. sales to the technology giant could be good news for the Chinese company, but it underlines flaws in Washington’s strategy. Source: NYT > Business –
The U.S. and China Are Talking Trade Again. But They’re Still Far Apart.
As the United States eased restrictions on China, President Trump faced questions over whether he was giving up too much in return for vague promises. Source: NYT > Business – Alan Rappeport and Keith Bradsher
A China-U.S. Trade Truce Could Enshrine a Global Economic Shift
Though details are scarce, any peace that leaves higher American tariffs in place could continue to hurt China’s status as the world’s factory floor. Source: NYT > Business – Keith Bradsher
Trump and Xi Agree to Restart Trade Talks, Avoiding Escalation in Tariff War
The agreement, reached at the Group of 20 meeting in Osaka, Japan, represented a temporary cease-fire to give negotiators another chance to forge a permanent accord. Source: NYT > Business – Peter Baker and Keith Bradsher