Let's Talk Trade: VP He Lifeng Leads China in London to Tackle US Trade Disputes with Trump's Delegation
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Hey there! Today, we're diving into the world of international trade, focusing on the latest round of talks between the United States and China, two economic powerhouses. This round of negotiations took place in London, with both teams aiming to resolve long-standing disputes following a preliminary agreement last month in Geneva.
The announcer of the talks, none other than the flamboyant US President Donald Trump, shared his optimistic outlook on Twitter, saying, "This meeting should go very well." He exchanged pleasantries with China's President Xi Jinping during their telephone chat earlier. Trump declared that their conversation was a "very positive outcome for both countries."
Trump ain't no stranger to trade wars; he imposed a whopping 145% tariff on China back in April, causing Beijing to retaliate with hefty counter-tariffs. But, yeah, they agreed to chill on both ends for a while—a 90-day cool-down period—to facilitate these talks.
After days of head-to-head discussions during the London summit, the tentative outcome indicates that both countries have consented to a basic framework for a trade deal. However, before popping the champagne, Trump made it clear that the deal still requires the green light from both parties' formal endorsements or approvals[1][2].
Who was in attendance at this epic economic summit? Key players like US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer took charge for Team USA, going tooth-to-tooth with China's Vice Premier He Lifeng and his team. As for the details on where the negotiations go from here, we'll have to wait and see[2]. Stay tuned, folks!
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[1] Benītez, J. R. (2025, June 11). Trade deal with China is 'done,' subject to final approval, says Trump. Reuters. Retrieved from https://www.reuters.com/business/us-china-trade-deal-2025-06-11/
[2] Yang, T. (2025, June 14). US-China trade talks in London: What we know so far. The Guardian. Retrieved from https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/jun/14/us-china-trade-talks-in-london-what-we-know-so-far
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