Trade talks seen as unlikely to mend U.S.-China divide

One year, three months, and twenty-nine days to go.

This has nothing to do with a trade war but everything to do with the US wanting to maintain its economic domination of the globe, wanting to rule the roost. Keep your eyes open India as you are also becoming a global economic player; your economy is growing in leaps and bounds. Expect a "trade war" with the US in a few years time.