US and Chinese economic officials begin talks in New York before Trump-Xi summit
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng began New York talks on trade, AI and critical minerals before this week's leaders' summit.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng opened high-level economic talks in New York on Sunday, joined by US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer. The meeting comes four days before President Donald Trump is due to host Chinese President Xi Jinping.
The agenda includes a trade truce that expires November 10, supplies of critical minerals and potential safeguards for artificial intelligence systems.