What Elon Musk got wrong
The most frequent trade in the U.S.-China trade war is swapping optimism for pessimism. Or pessimism for optimism, depending on your half of the glass. Donald Trump expects to sign "phase one" of a deal soon and then keep moving forward. But Chinese officials have expressed doubt about agreeing to a long-term deal. All of which suggests our trade-war trading may continue for some time. In the midst of all the back-and-forth, here are some stories you might have missed. — Michael Tighe