US, China Meet To ‘De-Escalate’ Trade War

Senior US and Chinese officials met in Geneva to discuss de-escalating the ongoing trade war triggered by US tariffs and China’s retaliatory levies.
The talks between US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng marked the first dialogue since the tariff escalations.
Trump hinted at the possibility of lowering tariffs, but any reduction would require Chinese concessions and would remain substantial.
The meeting focused on easing tensions rather than reaching a comprehensive trade deal, amid deteriorating US-China relations and mutual high tariffs.