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US-China Trade Talks in Paris Set Stage for Xi-Trump Summit
US-China Trade Talks Held in Paris
High-level trade discussions between the United States and China are taking place this weekend in Paris. Analysts suggest these talks are primarily aimed at setting the scene for a forthcoming Beijing summit later this month between President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump. While both sides are expected to establish key agendas and explore potential agreements, analysts have downplayed the prospects of any significant breakthroughs emerging from this Paris meeting.
Key Issues and Attending Officials
China's Vice-Premier He Lifeng and US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent are slated to attend the discussions. Officials from both nations are anticipated to deliberate on potential deals concerning tariffs, investment policies, and trade in critical commodities such as soybeans and rare earths. These prospective agreements are expected to be presented as concrete 'deliverables' during the eventual US-China summit.
*Source: SCMP (2026-03-13)*
