President Donald Trump expressed optimism regarding a potential trade deal with China on October 26th, 2025, though specific details of any progress were not immediately disclosed. The statement was made during a period of ongoing trade discussions between the two nations. The President's remarks were reported by AJENews via live updates at approximately 7:00 AM UTC on October 26th, 2025. This sentiment follows weeks of complex negotiations aimed at resolving trade disputes and establishing new terms. Further information on the nature of these ongoing negotiations and the specific points of optimism was not provided in the initial reporting. The White House has not issued a formal statement regarding the President's comments at this time.