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April Summit: U.S.-China Talks on Trade Deals Ahead

2/13/2026

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  • The April China–U.S. summit is expected to yield positive outcomes but not a comprehensive agreement, according to James Zimmerman, chair of AmCham China.
  • U.S. President Donald Trump may focus on deals such as aircraft and soybean sales.
  • Zimmerman notes discussions on Chinese investment in U.S. manufacturing would require protections.
  • He suggests Beijing could establish a fund to promote such investments, similar to initiatives with Japan, Taiwan, and South Korea.