Deputy trade negotiators representing the U.S. and China resumed trade talks on Thursday for the first time in nearly two months as the two sides look to narrow their differences.<br /> The negotiations, set to continue into Friday, aim to set the groundwork for high-level talks scheduled for early October.<br />These talks should give watchers a clearer picture on whether the two economic powerhouses have the determination to find a solution to end their prolonged trade war.<br />Sources say this week's talks are likely to focus heavily on agriculture, including U.S. demands that China substantially increase imports of American soybeans and other farm commodities. <br />