U.S. and Chinese Trade Negotiators Planning for Delay of December Tariffs

Officials hint at extending talks, though President Trump hasn’t yet decided.

U.S. and Chinese trade negotiators are laying the groundwork for a delay of a fresh round of tariffs set to kick in on Dec. 15, according to officials on both sides, as they continue to haggle over how to get Beijing to commit to massive purchases of U.S. farm products President Trump is insisting on for a near-term deal.

In recent days, officials in both Beijing and Washington have signaled that Sunday is not the final date for reaching...