US Open to China Trade Truce Extension

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that the United States is open to extending the bilateral trade truce with China or negotiating a larger deal ahead of the upcoming summit. Officials are preparing for discussions between President Trump and President Xi.

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FILE PHOTO: U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng shake hands during trade talks at OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) headquarters in Paris, France, March 16, 2026. The U.S. Treasury/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo

The United States is open to extending a bilateral trade truce with China beyond its November 10 expiration or pursuing a broader trade agreement, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Wednesday. The remarks followed a meeting in Washington between Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng to prepare for an upcoming presidential summit. Bessent offered no specific details on a larger trade pact following the talks at World Bank headquarters.

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