#TradeWarEases

The talks in Geneva seek to defuse the trade war that is disrupting the global economy.

There were few expectations of a significant breakthrough amid distrust between the United States and China.

The talks will continue on Sunday.

China is determined to defend international fairness, says Xinhua.

GENEVA/WASHINGTON, May 10 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump praised the talks with China in Switzerland on Saturday and said that both sides had negotiated "a total restart... in a friendly, yet constructive manner."

"We had a very good meeting today with China, in Switzerland. Many issues were discussed and many agreements were reached," Trump posted on his Truth Social platform.

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Trump added: "We want to see, for the sake of both China and the United States, an opening of China to American companies. !!!BIG PROGRESS!!!". He did not provide further details on the progress.