Afghanistan, July 29 -- U.S. and Chinese officials met in Stockholm for crucial talks, seeking to extend a tariff truce and prevent a damaging trade war between the two economies.

U.S. and Chinese officials continued high-stakes negotiations in Stockholm on Tuesday, seeking to defuse long-running economic tensions and avert a renewed trade war between the two largest economies.

The talks, held at the Swedish prime minister's office, lasted over five hours on Monday, but neither side released a statement, signaling sensitive and unresolved issues remain.

Reuters reported that discussions could result in a 90-day extension of the current tariff truce, giving both governments more time to craft a sustainable agreement.

Under the existing d...