US-China trade talks set for October

The Chinese Commerce Ministry announced Wednesday that the next round of trade talks with the U.S. will begin in October in Washington, D.C.

“Both sides agreed that they should work together and take practical actions to create good conditions for consultations,” the ministry announced. Lower-level talks will take place between officials on both sides in preparation for October, the ministry said. The U.S. Trade Representative’s Office confirmed that the talks were planned.