China appointed a new vice minister of commerce and chief trade negotiator amid escalating tariff tensions with the U.S., according to CNBC. Analysts said the abrupt change may signal a leadership recalibration as Beijing prepares for future talks with the U.S., which have stalled since President Donald Trump imposed 145 tariffs on all Chinese imports. China retaliated last week with tariffs of up to 125. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Tuesday the administration is open to a deal but expects Beijing to make the first move.