China pressed on Monday for open trade and stronger economic ties at a regional summit in Malaysia dominated by the shadow of steep U. tariffs, as Canada's premier expressed readiness to meet U.

On the second day of the ASEAN Summit, various leaders stressed the importance of bolstering Asia Pacific’s economic resilience amid global uncertainties.

Kuala Lumpur framework will allow Donald Trump and Xi Jinping to signal thaw in relationship but most big issues remain unresolved

KUALA LUMPUR >> Top Chinese and U.S. economic officials agreed on the framework for a trade agreement on Sunday as U.S. President Donald Trump said he was confident of hashing out a deal with Chinese President Xi Jinping when they meet in the coming days.

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Key trade negotiator Li Chenggang is among the officials in the Malaysian capital seeking to ease tensions on issues from tariffs to rare earths.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he has discussed Australia’s critical-minerals deal with the United States during a “positive” meeting with Chinese Premier Li Qiang.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping later this week and is also ready to sit down for trade talks with Donald Trump as soon as the U.S. President is prepared to do so,

Top US and Chinese officials opened three-day trade talks in Kuala Lumpur on October 25, seeking to reduce friction over tariffs, export controls and supply chains. The discussions come ahead of President Donald Trump’s meeting with President Xi Jinping in South Korea on October 30.

US President Donald Trump is in Japan today, continuing his series of key meetings with leaders in Asia. Follow for live updates.