China and U.S. to Hold Trade Talks in London Today — Everything You Need to Know
The United States and China are set to resume high-stakes trade negotiations today in London, aiming to defuse renewed tensions and stabilize a fragile truce that has temporarily cooled tariff disputes.
The U.S. delegation is led by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer. Representing China is Vice Premier He Lifeng, a key figure in the country’s economic policymaking.
Talks Come at a Crucial Juncture
The meeting, taking place today, June 9, follows the Geneva truce in May, where both countries agreed to scale back aggressive tariffs for a 90-day period. Under the agreement, U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods were cut from 145% to 30%, while China lowered its tariffs on American imports from 125% to 10%.
However, that temporary truce is already under pressure due to rising frictions over critical issues.
Key Flashpoints on the Table
Negotiators are expected to focus on several unresolved areas:
- Rare Earth Mineral Exports: The U.S. claims China is curbing access to vital materials essential for high-tech industries and defense.
- Semiconductor Supply Chains: The chip war continues to simmer, with export restrictions and national security concerns on both sides.
- Chinese Student Visas: Washington’s tightening of STEM visa policies has drawn sharp criticism from Beijing.
These flashpoints risk derailing any progress unless a clear framework emerges from today’s dialogue.
Global Stakes Remain High
The outcome of today’s meeting could influence market confidence, global supply chains, and investor sentiment in the weeks ahead. With just weeks left in the 90-day tariff truce, both nations face pressure to avoid renewed escalation.
As the world watches, today’s London talks could set the tone for U.S.-China economic relations moving forward.
Kosta Gushterov
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