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U.S.-China Trade Talks End Without Major Breakthroughs

4/3/2026

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The tensions began in April 2025 when U.S. President Donald Trump announced broad tariffs, prompting retaliation from China, with tariffs reaching 145% on Chinese goods and 125% on American exports.
In March 2026, the sixth round of U.S.-China trade talks in Paris yielded no significant breakthroughs.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent described the discussions as "very good," while Chinese vice commerce minister Li Chenggang called them "constructive."

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Story summary

The tensions began in April 2025 when U.S. President Donald Trump announced broad tariffs, prompting retaliation from China, with tariffs reaching 145% on Chinese goods and 125% on American exports.
In March 2026, the sixth round of U.S.-China trade talks in Paris yielded no significant breakthroughs.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent described the discussions as "very good," while Chinese vice commerce minister Li Chenggang called them "constructive."