President Donald Trump announced Friday that London will host the next round of US-China trade negotiations on Monday, featuring senior US administration officials and a Chinese delegation. This highly anticipated meeting is a direct follow-up to a “very positive” phone call on Thursday between Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, aimed at resolving ongoing disputes over tariffs and rare earth minerals.
The American side will be spearheaded by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer. Trump expressed strong optimism for the talks on his social media platform, stating, “The meeting should go very well,” indicating a hopeful outcome.
The Chinese foreign ministry reported that President Trump initiated the approximately 90-minute conversation with President Xi. During their discussion, President Xi reportedly urged Trump to “remove the negative measures” that the US has taken against China, highlighting Beijing’s key point of contention.
In a surprising revelation from the Chinese ministry, Trump also reportedly said that “the US loves to have Chinese students coming to study in America,” despite his administration’s recent moves to potentially revoke some of their visas. This unexpected statement adds a layer of complexity to the overall trade and diplomatic landscape.