US, China hail 'substantial progress' in first trade talks since tariff hikes

Senior US and Chinese officials on Sunday concluded two days of trade talks in Geneva with cautious optimism, marking the first face-to-face negotiations since President Donald Trump’s steep tariffs reignited tensions last month. While no major breakthroughs were announced, US officials described the discussions as productive and a step toward de-escalation, with both sides signalling willingness to continue negotiations.

May 11, 2025 - 19:00
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US, China hail 'substantial progress' in first trade talks since tariff hikes
Senior US and Chinese officials on Sunday concluded two days of trade talks in Geneva with cautious optimism, marking the first face-to-face negotiations since President Donald Trump’s steep tariffs reignited tensions last month. While no major breakthroughs were announced, US officials described the discussions as productive and a step toward de-escalation, with both sides signalling willingness to continue negotiations.

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