Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent expressed optimism about continuing trade negotiations with Chinese officials after meeting in Geneva, with plans to meet again in the next few weeks to hash out a

The talks came as protests erupted across China, where the loss of the U.S.—the country's largest single export market—was forcing factories to shut down. Hundreds of workers turned out to protest unpaid wages and what they described as unjust dismissals, Radio Free Asia reported.

The White House released a statement Monday saying the administration will continue “working toward a rebalancing” of a trade deficit with China. In 2024, the U.S. purchased $295.4 billion more in goods from China than China purchased from the U.S.

Trade experts anticipate a spike in trade during talks and a substantial deal, but the risk of inflation and economic slowdown may not be over.

US, China to temporarily lower some tariffs for 90 days Beijing to cut tariffs on US goods to 10% from 125% Washington to reduce duties on Chinese goods to 30% from 145% Dollar rallies to one-month highs against euro and yen Thanks for joining us.

Ninety days isn’t much time to reach a trade deal, especially one between two adversaries with as many disagreements as the U.S. and China. But Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng acknowledged

U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer spoke Monday night with CNN's Kaitlan Collins, who asked: "If there were no major concessions made in Geneva by the Chinese officials, some businesses may ask,

Gold sold off in Asian morning trading on Monday after progress was reported between the US and China during weekend trade talks. Bullion fell 1.8 per cent to $3,265 per troy ounce following meetings between US Treasury secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese vice-premier He Lifeng in Geneva over the weekend.