On Iran, the US hinted that more measures are coming after imposing new sanctions, while deflecting questions about French diplomatic efforts meant to help the Persian Gulf producer restart oil sales
Firm is conducting feasilbility studies on setting up units in 40 countries, will take final call based on global fallout of trade spat
Many experts also decry China's decision to fight fire with fire, by imposing tariffs on US goods imported into China, also without the WTO's approval
Chinese officials have yet to give a clear sign that they intend to carry through a plan for in-person negotiations in Washington this month
After Sunday's tariff hike, 87% of textiles and clothing from China and 52% of shoes will be subject to import taxes
European leaders have also warned US President Donald Trump of the dangers of trade skirmishes with China and Europe, which look set to dominate the G7 summit due to begin in France
Trump added that the Chinese economy was suffering due to the trade war, which placed the US in a good negotiating position
Rising labour costs and tighter regulations in China had already led companies to consider moving their business elsewhere in Asia, but the trade war may force their hand
Lenovo's warning amid mounting business uncertainty due to the U.S.-China trade war cast doubt on its sales outlook and took the shine off forecast-beating quarterly results
n the first half of this year, Commerce Ministry data show, Beijing signed about $64 billion in new, mostly construction contracts, a jump of 33% from 2018
China struggles with its own regional 'special status' issue
Since the commencement of trade war last year China and US have so far hit each other with punitive tariffs covering more than $360 billion in two-way trade
"My team is negotiating with them now, but they always change the deal in the end to their benefit," Trump wrote on Tuesday.
Analysts said Trump's tweets will do little to ease the already-tense relationship between Washington and Beijing
Developing country status in the WTO allows governments longer timelines for implementing free trade commitments, as well as the ability to protect some domestic industry and maintain subsidies
Two days of talks are scheduled to restart on Tuesday after an uneasy truce reached by Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the Group of 20 summit in Osaka
Companies in sectors such as technology, clothing and footwear are exporting more goods from emerging giants including Vietnam and Malaysia
The world's two largest economies are in the midst of a bitter trade war and both agreed to ceasefire and return to talks.
China and the United States earlier this week said they were reviving talks ahead of a meeting next week between Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping
If the US doesn't make concessions in key issues, there is little point for China to resume talks, says former commerce ministry official