President Trump said that “we’re meeting with China” on tariffs, comments aimed at soothing jittery financial markets. But Chinese officials say no talks have taken place.

Donald Trump's cabinet sent mixed signals regarding trade negotiations with China. This happened amid fears of a recession. Trump claimed talks were ongoing, but China denied it. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent had interactions with Chinese counterparts but did not discuss tariffs.

President Donald Trump said Chinese President Xi Jinping had called him, and there are active talks to strike a trade deal, according to Time. But a Chinese official has denied that any such talks are happening.