Amid ongoing tensions in the US-China trade war, China has announced it is evaluating overtures from the US for potential trade talks. Despite this openness, Beijing asserts that existing tariffs pose a significant barrier to any negotiations. Reports indicate that the Trump administration has made recent efforts to initiate discussions regarding tariffs, but China remains cautious, emphasizing the need for sincerity from the US. As the bond market reacts positively to these developments and oil prices rise, questions linger about whether either side will make the first move to negotiate a resolution.