US-China trade talks set to resume in Malaysia as tensions ease
Chinese and American officials will meet in Malaysia from Friday through Monday to discuss trade relations as both nations seek to ease commercial tensions. Commerce Minister Wang Wentao said on Friday that previous negotiations demonstrated the countries can address mutual concerns through equal dialogue.
Vice Premier He Lifeng leads China’s delegation to talks with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and other American representatives. The discussions follow a weekend phone call between He and Bessent that officials described as constructive. President Donald Trump plans to meet President Xi Jinping in South Korea on Thursday.
Trade disputes between Washington and Beijing escalated earlier this year with tariffs reaching triple digits before a 90-day suspension took effect in May. The pause extends through November 10 after an August extension. Recent friction emerged when China restricted rare-earth exports, and both governments imposed shipping fees on each other’s vessels.
Trump said on Wednesday he hopes to reach a comprehensive agreement with Xi. The Malaysia meeting will address significant economic and trade relationship matters between the two largest global economies.
