U.S. stock futures point to a higher open after China said it's considering talks with the U.S. over tariffs. “The U.S. has recently sent messages to China through relevant parties, hoping to start talks with China,

Officials in Beijing said they want the Trump administration to “show sincerity,” as it evaluates efforts by the U.S. to start trade negotiations.

China said it is evaluating U.S. officials’ willingness to negotiate trade talks, giving a spark of hope for de-escalating the trade war between the world’s largest two economies.