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,

China said it is assessing the possibility of trade talks with the US, the first sign since Donald Trump hiked tariffs last month that negotiations could begin between the two sides.

China said Friday it was weighing starting talks with the U.S. to halt the trade war. A Chinese spokesperson said “China is currently evaluating” messages from U.S. officials that “expressed their willingness to negotiate.