DHL is deploying artificial intelligence, self-driving vehicles and product-picking robots at its American warehouses to help handle the surge in e-commerce demand.
Differences on difficult issues such as Chinese industrial policy and intellectual property regimes remain vast — and tough negotiations now lie ahead.
Black Friday results have reinforced that this U.S. holiday shopping season will be one of the best in recent memory. But even in good times, there are concerns for retailers.
China is discussing a plan to cut tariffs on imported plane parts, a move that may also benefit suppliers such as General Electric and Honeywell International.