An American business group said Chinese officials had surveyed companies about American products that are crucial to their supply chains.

China reportedly quietly exempted some United States semiconductors from tariffs to protect its own tech industry.

(Reuters) -China has granted some exemptions on U.S. imports from its 125% tariffs and is asking businesses to identify goods that could be eligible in the clearest sign yet that Beijing is worried about the economic fallout from its trade war with Washington, according to businesses notified.