U.S. stock futures point to a higher open after China said it's considering talks with the U.S. over tariffs. “The U.S. has recently sent messages to China through relevant parties, hoping to start talks with China,

China has said it's evaluating approaches from US officials to start negotiations about tariffs, a potential deescalation in the trade war that has raised hopes formal trade talks could start soon. "If we fight,

The standoff over terms of negotiations, and whether they are happening, signals that a protracted economic fight lies ahead.