China waives tariffs on some U.S. goods, but denies Trump's claim that talks are underway

By Andrew Silver, Trixie Yap and Gram Slattery (Reuters) -China exempted some U.S. imports from its steep tariffs in a sign on Friday that the trade war between the two countries could be easing, though China quickly knocked down U.S. President Donald Trump's assertion that negotiations were underway. Business groups said China has allowed some U.S.-made pharmaceuticals to enter the country