US calls a truce in its trade war with China

The United States has put its growing trade war with China “on hold” after the two countries agreed a deal in which Beijing will buy more American goods and services. A statement issued by the White House following a fortnight of talks said China would “significantly increase purchases” from America, “substantially reducing” the trade deficit between the two countries, while in turn it would halt tariffs. The US Treasury did not provide any precise figures. Business, page 1