The Trump administration has been saying that the two countries are engaged in talks to resolve the dispute, but Beijing asserts that no such discussions are happening.

China called for all "unilateral" U.S. tariffs to be cancelled on Thursday, as signs emerged that the Trump administration may de-escalate its trade war with Beijing. China also clarified it has not held trade talks with Washington despite repeated comments from the U.

WASHINGTON >> U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said today that high tariffs between the United States and China are not sustainable, as President Donald Trump’s administration signaled openness to de-escalating a trade war between the world’s two largest economies that has raised fears of recession.

The Washington Commanders selected Oregon Ducks OT Josh Conerly with the No. 29 pick in the 2025 NFL draft, and received a solid draft grade.

Conerly is the fourth Oregon offensive lineman and 24th player in program history to be picked in the first round of the NFL draft, including 11 since 2013. The last UO offensive lineman drafted in the first round was Penei Sewell, who went No. 7 to the Detroit Lions in 2021.

The Washington Capitals visit the Montreal Canadiens in Game 3 of the first-round, best-of-7 series in the Stanley Cup Playoffs Friday.

The Vegas Golden Knights entered Game 2 hoping to take a 2-0 series lead, but will now head to Minnesota with the series tied after Kirill Kaprizov imposed his will, helping the Minnesota Wild win 5-2.