“On Monday, Trump told reporters that he held “high-level talks” with China about the trade war, adding “this is the first time I’ve seen them where they really want to make a deal.””
“Global stocks instantly reversed what looked to be another day of heavy losses, following the Dow’s 600 point drop on the previous Friday. His comments soothed anxious investors. “
“But China said that those talks never actually happened. And CNN reportedthat: “Instead, two officials said Trump was eager to project optimism that might boost markets and conflated comments from China’s vice premier with direct communication from the Chinese.””
Medicynical note: He’s running the government like his businesses (sic)……..5 bankruptcies and counting. Trillion dollar deficits as far as the eye can see thanks to his tax cuts for corporations and the wealthy, billions for his wall and bail outs to tariff victims. If re-elected he’s promised to go after Social Security and Medicare. VOTE