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US officials tout 'substantial progress' in China trade talks

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12.05.2025

Treasury Department Secretary Scott Bessent said Sunday that "substantial progress" had been made in trade talks between the United States and China after meeting for two days in Geneva, teasing further details on Monday morning.

"I'm happy to report that we made substantial progress between the United States and China in the very important trade talks," Bessent said, according to a statement from the White House. "We will be giving details tomorrow, but I can tell you that the talks were productive."

Bessent and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer met with their Chinese counterparts in Switzerland over the weekend to discuss trade amid a standoff between the world's two largest economies.

No details were given about an agreement, but Bessent said Sunday there would be a complete briefing Monday morning. He added that he and Greer had spoken to President Trump, who was "fully informed of what is going on."

Greer echoed Bessent's statement Sunday, saying it had been a "very constructive two days."

"It's important to understand how quickly we were........

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