TRUMP GOES TO BEIJING AFTER SECRET TALKS! China and USA close to a major trade deal

TRUMP GOES TO BEIJING AFTER SECRET TALKS! China and USA close to a major trade deal US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent described two-day economic talks in Paris between US and Chinese delegations as “very good,” ahead of a planned meeting between Presidents Trump and Xi in Beijing. Discussions focused on increasing US exports to China, including Boeing jets, coal, oil, and agricultural products, with China confirming plans to buy significant amounts of soybeans. Progress was also made on critical minerals, specifically yttrium access for the US.

• US and Chinese delegations held “very good” two-day economic talks in Paris.
• The talks preceded a planned meeting between Presidents Trump and Xi in Beijing.
• The US sought increased Chinese imports of Boeing jets, coal, oil, and natural gas.
• China expressed openness to purchasing US agricultural products and confirmed soybean import plans.
• Progress was made on critical minerals, particularly US access to yttrium.
• Formal mechanisms for trade and investment management, like a “Trade Committee” and “Investment Committee,” were explored.
• Potential delays to President Trump’s Beijing visit would be logistical, not related to trade demands.
• The economic dialogue occurred alongside the ongoing conflict with Iran, which has impacted oil supply routes.
• US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is expected to join Trump in Beijing despite Chinese sanctions.