China hits out

China trade talks resume as Donald Trump says Beijing and Europe are playing a “currency manipulation game.” Asia equity futures are higher after the Dow hits a record. And Boeing offers $100 million in “outreach” to Max crash victims’ families. Here are some of the things people in markets are talking about today.

U.S. and Chinese officials will talk by phone in the coming week as they seek to resolve a growing trade war between the two countries, said Larry Kudlow, President Donald Trump’s chief economic adviser. “They will be on the phone this coming week. And they will be scheduling face-to-face meetings,” Kudlow said. Meanwhile, Trump accused China and Europe of playing a “big currency manipulation game” in a tweet, and said the U.S. should match their efforts “or continue being the dummies who sit back and politely watch as other countries continue to play their games.” He didn't suggest specific policy measures.