Chips, soybeans, tariffs: what’s on tap for US-China talks before Trump’s next visit?

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Ralph Jennings,Luna SunJanuary 21, 2026 at 03:00 PM
Chips, soybeans, tariffs: what’s on tap for US-China talks before Trump’s next visit?

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US and Chinese negotiators are expected to hold further trade talks before a potential April summit between Presidents Trump and Xi in Beijing. Discussions will likely cover increasing trade in AI chips and agricultural products like soybeans. A key topic will be the future of the 2025 trade truce, with China seeking a longer-term framework. While these talks are unlikely to produce major breakthroughs before a leadership summit, they highlight the remaining complex issues between the two economic powers. The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has responded cautiously, declining to confirm specific details about the timing or location of further meetings.

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