US and China Extend Busan Agreement

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that the United States and China have agreed to extend the Busan agreement until January 10. The decision follows meetings in Washington ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping's state visit.

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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks to the media after meeting China's Vice Premier He Lifeng, ahead of a summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, at JPMorgan Chase's global corporate headquarters in New York City, US, September 20, 2026. REUTERS/Vincent Alban

The United States and China agreed on Wednesday afternoon to extend the Busan agreement until January 10. The extension preserves existing trade terms following discussions between high-level officials in Washington. The continuity prevents a potential trade policy lapse ahead of bilateral summits this week.