Senior Chinese trade negotiator Li Chenggang will travel to Washington this week for meetings with U.S. trade, Treasury, and business officials, marking the first direct talks in the U.S. capital since the tariff truce began. The discussions are expected to address agricultural purchases, tariffs, and technology restrictions, while tensions persist over forced labor, export controls, and fentanyl-related trade.
- Li Chenggang’s visit signals renewed dialogue between the U.S. and China.
- Key agenda items include soybean purchases, tariff relief, and tech trade rules.
- Sticking points remain over human rights, forced-labor concerns, and export restrictions.
- Talks could pave the way for regular dialogue and a potential Trump-Xi summit.
Relevant Companies
- ADM – As a major U.S. soybean processor, could benefit from increased Chinese purchases.
- TSM – Tech export rules and chip supply chains remain central to U.S.-China negotiations.
- CAT – Caterpillar could be impacted by trade policy shifts affecting machinery exports to China.
Editor’s Note: This is a developing story. This article may be updated as more details become available.
