U.S. and China begin talks in bid to 'de-escalate' trade war

japantimes.co.jpPublished: 5/10/2025

Summary

Senior U.S. and Chinese officials met in Geneva to de-escalate tensions following President Trump's tariffs and Beijing's retaliatory measures, with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer engaging with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng for their first talks since Trump's actions last month.