Top US and Chinese negotiators discuss tariffs in Washington
Chinese vice premier He Lifeng will lead a delegation to Washington from September 19 to 23 for final preparatory talks ahead of an expected visit by President Xi Jinping to meet US President Donald Trump. Meetings will cover tariffs, artificial intelligence and other economic issues, and He is set to meet US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. The talks occur after the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 authorised 100 percent tariffs on countries buying Russian energy, while Beijing and Washington also discuss a reciprocal tariff reduction framework covering USD 30 billion each.
Preparatory talks will decide tariffs ahead of the Xi-Trump summit
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The two leaders last met in Beijing in May and aimed to improve ties. The United States has passed a law that authorises 100 percent tariffs on buyers of Russian energy. The Washington talks could shape tariff arrangements and the planned…
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