US and China Hold High-Level Economic and Trade Talks in Paris Ahead of Summit
Scott Bessent and He Lifeng Meet on March 15-16
Key Trade Issues Discussed: Tariffs, Rare Earths, and Advanced Technology Export Controls
The United States and China have begun high-level talks in Paris, France, to discuss economic and trade issues.
Scott Bessent, U.S. Secretary of the Treasury. Photo by Getty Images Yonhap News
View original imageAccording to foreign media reports on March 15, delegations led by U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng started economic and trade negotiations in Paris on this day.
This meeting is taking place ahead of the summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, which is scheduled to be held in Beijing, China, at the end of this month. The talks are expected to continue for two days, until March 16.
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The two sides plan to discuss key trade issues, including tariffs, rare earth elements, export controls on advanced technologies, and the purchase of U.S. agricultural products. This round of negotiations is largely seen as preliminary talks to coordinate major agenda items ahead of the U.S.-China summit.
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