U.S. stock index futures were higher on Friday morning, as market participants continue to monitor trade tensions between the world's two-largest economies.
On Thursday afternoon, President Donald Trump signaled that a trade deal with China could lift tough restrictions on the Chinese telecom giant Huawei.
At around 02:10 a.m. ET, Dow futures rose 87 points, indicating a positive open of more than 64 points. Futures on the S&P and Nasdaq were both higher.
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