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Senior officials from the United States and China concluded two days of economic and trade discussions in Paris on Monday, according to Euronews. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent describing the meetings as “very good” as both sides prepare for a potential summit between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping
A U.S. trade delegation led by Bessent and Jamieson Greer held the negotiations with senior Chinese officials, including Vice Premier He Lifeng and China’s chief trade negotiator Li Chenggang.
The talks were part of ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at stabilizing economic relations between the world’s two largest economies amid continued global market uncertainty.
During the discussions, the U.S. trade delegation encouraged Beijing to expand imports of key American exports, including aircraft from Boeing, as well as U.S. coal, oil, and natural gas.
Energy exports and industrial trade flows remain central issues in the economic relationship between Washington and Beijing, particularly as both countries seek to rebalance trade volumes while protecting strategic industries.
The Paris meetings follow earlier rounds of discussions held in Geneva, London, Stockholm, Madrid, and Kuala Lumpur, reflecting sustained diplomatic engagement aimed at reducing friction after last year’s tariff escalations between the two nations.
Officials from both sides have emphasized the importance of maintaining dialogue to prevent further economic disruptions that could impact global supply chains and international markets.
Markets watching potential Trump–Xi meeting
Financial markets and policymakers are closely monitoring developments in the U.S.–China relationship ahead of a potential high-level meeting between Trump and Xi later this year.
Any progress toward stabilizing trade relations could improve global investor sentiment and reduce volatility in commodities, manufacturing, and technology sectors.
