The outlook of an all-out trade war between the U.S. and China remains a central question for the global economy, but the two sides appear to disagree even about whether talks have begun. President Donald Trump late Wednesday said the world’s two largest economies are “actively” discussing trade issues.

President Donald Trump is pushing ahead with his agenda, saying he could re-impose “reciprocal” tariffs on some countries within weeks. Meanwhile, Russia launched its deadliest attack on Kyiv in nine months,

Two Chinese officials said that Beijing is not talking with the US.