US, China economic chiefs meet in Paris to clear path to Trump-Xi summit - Reuters

<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMirwFBVV95cUxQRkhmZG9OVDI1QkxHa3Y2VkFRNEZTYUszSk1QQ0Q0ODk0TmNQNk5aLVdHMmh2RHl4QVZwTDc1Rk1HRnJXb0puOEhPVjQ1aTVsQlVTQUd0aE04cGhlbXVPNWRDam8zd3RIcEx6emVBZjJ3Ny1yTFQ4VGlqZ2V6bXcxVE1QTFE4YUFNWFRuZUZjUE94YUh2ZllZOGlNV1l4c29vN2JCOG5rWlFhWHpsZGpv?oc=5" target="_blank">US, China economic chiefs meet in Paris to clear path to Trump-Xi summit</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<font color="#6f6f6f">Reuters</font>

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is set to hold trade talks with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng in Paris on March 15–16, 2026, ahead of President Donald Trump's planned state visit to Beijing starting March 31. The Paris meetings are part of preparatory efforts to stabilize U.S.-China trade relations and are considered crucial before the Trump-Xi Jinping summit. The agenda includes discussion of trade imbalances and potential Chinese purchases of U.S. goods like soybeans and airplanes. While Beijing hasn't officially confirmed the state visit, both nations acknowledge ongoing high-level dialogue. However, tensions remain over a new U.S. trade investigation targeting 16 countries, including China, which Beijing criticized as undermining the global trade order. China's commerce ministry warned it may take countermeasures to protect its interests. The Trump administration initiated the investigation following a Supreme Court decision that overturned previous global tariffs. Analysts and the business community are closely monitoring upcoming talks for signs of resolution and cooperation.

U.S. and Chinese delegations began economic and trade talks in Paris, aiming to ease tensions ahead of President Trump's expected state visit to Beijing at the end of March. Led by U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, the discussions focus on trade and economic issues, with meetings scheduled through Monday.