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Bessent will meet China’s vice premier in Paris ahead of Trump’s visit to Beijing
High-level talks aim to finalize trade deals and address economic issues before President Trump's first China visit since 2017, officials said.
- On March 15, senior U.S. and Chinese economic officials will meet in Paris, with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent meeting Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer expected to attend ahead of President Donald Trump's March 31 to April 2 state visit.
- The talks are meant to hammer out trade and economic achievements for the leaders' summit after a turbulent year of escalating tariffs and a one-year truce from Busan, South Korea.
- Preparations are underway with private-sector hopes for positive outcomes as industry leaders and analysts watch for clues on possible U.S. purchases like soybeans and aircraft, US-China Business Council president Sean Stein urged ambition.
- Bessent framed the talks as progress built on mutual respect and pledged to deliver results prioritizing America's farmers, workers and businesses.
- Beijing has not confirmed the talks or the state visit, with Wang saying, 'This year is indeed a big year for China-US relations' as the planned visit would be the first since 2017.
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