United States and China prepare for high-level trade talks

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The United States and China are set to begin high-level trade talks in Switzerland, signaling a possible shift toward de-escalating their ongoing trade war. U.S. officials, including Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, will meet with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng. These discussions follow months of rising tensions marked by steep tariff hikes—up to 145% on Chinese imports by the U.S. and 125% retaliatory tariffs by China.

The upcoming talks are not expected to produce immediate breakthroughs but could lay the foundation for more substantial negotiations later. Notably, White House trade adviser Peter Navarro will not participate, which some interpret as a sign of a more moderate U.S. approach. The talks come as tariffs begin to strain both economies, affecting U.S. retailers, port activity, and consumer prices. There is also growing speculation about potential tariff relief on consumer goods.

Overall, while challenges remain, the renewed engagement between the two superpowers could be the first step toward stabilizing global trade relations.

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