A German government spokesman said contacts between Germany/Europe and the US indicate the US is interested in the negotiation process.

Reserve Bank of Australia deputy governor says current inflation cannot be used as the policy target, but it remains important.

Oct 21 — MOFCOM Vice Minister and China’s deputy chief trade negotiator Ling Ji met Faroe Islands Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Fisheries Nielsen. Ling said China–Faroe Islands trade has grown rapidly in recent years and Faroese specialty seafood is popular with Chinese consumers; China values developing economic and trade ties and is willing to strengthen dialogue and cooperation to promote trade liberalization and facilitation. The two sides signed a memorandum of understanding between MOFCOM and the Faroe Islands autonomous government to strengthen economic and trade cooperation.