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US-China Paris Trade Talks Precede Trump-Xi Summit

Analysis based on 7 articles · First reported Mar 12, 2026 · Last updated Mar 13, 2026

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Market Impact

The upcoming US-China trade talks and leaders' summit are expected to positively impact global markets by potentially easing trade tensions and fostering economic cooperation between the United States and China. However, new trade investigations by Jamieson Greer could introduce some uncertainty.

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Event Summary

Top economic officials from the United States and China are set to convene in Paris for preparatory trade talks ahead of President Donald Trump's planned meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in April. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng will lead the discussions, with US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer also attending. These talks aim to hammer out trade and economic achievements to be announced at the leaders' summit, following a turbulent year of tariffs and trade disputes between the two nations. While there is optimism from officials like Wang Yi and industry leaders such as Sean Stein of the US-China Business Council, the US has also initiated new trade investigations into excess industrial capacity, targeting China.

Key Actions
95 Scott Bessent met with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng He Lifeng
90 United States convened economic officials with China China
85 Donald Trump planned meeting with Xi Jinping Xi Jinping
75 United States engaged in escalating tariffs war China
75 China pushed back against sweeping duties United States
70 Jamieson Greer attended trade talks
60 Donald Trump agreed on a year-long trade truce Xi Jinping
50 Jamieson Greer announced new trade investigations China
Entities Involved
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United States
The United States is actively engaging in trade talks with China to address economic ties and tariff disputes. The goal is to secure favorable outcomes for American farmers, workers, and businesses.
Importance 100 Sentiment 30
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China
China is participating in high-level economic discussions with the United States to resolve trade tensions and improve bilateral relations. Beijing is expected to confirm President Trump's visit dates.
Importance 100 Sentiment 30
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Scott Bessent
As the US Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent is a key figure in the trade negotiations, aiming to deliver results that prioritize American economic interests. He will meet with He Lifeng in Paris.
Importance 90 Sentiment 40
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He Lifeng
As the Chinese Vice Premier, He Lifeng is a central participant in the economic talks with the United States, representing China's interests in resolving trade disputes. He will meet with Scott Bessent in Paris.
Importance 90 Sentiment 40
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Donald Trump
President Donald Trump's planned meeting with Xi Jinping in April is the culmination of these preparatory trade talks. His administration has been involved in a tariffs war with China.
Importance 80 Sentiment 30
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Xi Jinping
Chinese leader Xi Jinping is expected to meet with President Donald Trump in April, following the preparatory economic talks. He previously agreed to a year-long trade truce with Trump.
Importance 80 Sentiment 30
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Jamieson Greer
As the US Trade Representative, Jamieson Greer is involved in the trade discussions, seeking fairness and stability in bilateral ties and reviewing China's commitments. He announced new trade investigations into excess industrial capacity.
Importance 70 Sentiment 30
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Relationships
Scott Bessent related ↔ United States
He Lifeng related ↔ China
Jamieson Greer related ↔ United States
Donald Trump related ↔ United States
Xi Jinping related ↔ China
Sean Stein related ↔ US-China Business Council
Wang Yi related ↔ China
United States related ↔ China
He Lifeng related ↔ United States
Xi Jinping related ↔ United States
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