Next US-China trade talks tipped in advance of Trump-Xi summit as fragile truce holds

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 75% complete by Ji SiqiFebruary 10, 2026 at 02:00 PM
Next US-China trade talks tipped in advance of Trump-Xi summit as fragile truce holds

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Upcoming high-level trade talks between the US and China are expected to prepare the ground for President Trump's visit to China in April. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent indicated that Treasury staff traveled to China recently to strengthen communication channels and advance dialogue. Bessent and Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng will likely lead their respective delegations in these talks. The goal is to maintain the current trade truce despite the absence of major breakthroughs in the relationship. Bessent and He have been the primary negotiators in recent months, holding talks in various locations including Geneva, London, and Davos.

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