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U.S.-China Trade Talks Set to Shape Future Relations

3/14/2026

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U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will meet Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng in Paris on March 15-16 for trade consultations.
The talks follow a commitment by both nations to address economic issues, guided by previous agreements between their leaders.
China's Ministry of Commerce says the discussions aim to maintain a cooperative trade relationship, including tariffs and trade balances.
The outcome could influence the Xi-Trump summit amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.

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U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will meet Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng in Paris on March 15-16 for trade consultations.
The talks follow a commitment by both nations to address economic issues, guided by previous agreements between their leaders.
China's Ministry of Commerce says the discussions aim to maintain a cooperative trade relationship, including tariffs and trade balances.
The outcome could influence the Xi-Trump summit amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.