Trade officials from the worlds biggest economies are coming together for discussions this weekend. 

US-President Donald Trump says tariffs on goods from China may come down. 

Asia Business Correspondent says people shouldn't get their hopes up. 

"These aren't really negotiations about trade, they're talks about having talks," he said. 

LISTEN ABOVE. 

Trade officials from the worlds biggest economies are coming together for discussions this weekend.&nbsp;
US-President Donald Trump says tariffs on goods from China may come down.&nbsp;
Asia Business Correspondent says people shouldn't get their hopes up.&nbsp;
"These aren't really negotiations about trade, they're talks about having talks," he said.&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE.&nbsp;

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Peter Lewis: Asia Business Correspondent on US and China trade officials holding talks this weekend

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