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International trade talks

China-US Trade Talks in Paris

Analysis based on 9 articles · First reported Mar 16, 2026 · Last updated Mar 18, 2026

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The constructive trade talks between China and the United States, leading to new consensus and agreements to continue consultations, are expected to inject greater certainty and stability into bilateral economic and trade relations. This positive development could reduce market frictions and promote global economic growth, supply chain security, and financial stability.

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Chinese and US delegations, led by Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, held candid and constructive economic and trade talks in Paris. The discussions focused on tariff arrangements, promoting bilateral trade and investment, and maintaining existing consultation consensus. Both sides reached new consensus and agreed to continue consultations, aiming to expand cooperation and reduce problems. China reiterated its opposition to unilateral tariffs imposed by the United States, including those recently ruled unlawful by the United States===Supreme Court of the United States, and urged their removal. The United States acknowledged the importance of a stable economic relationship for global growth and stability, advocating for resolving differences through consultation.

90 China held candid, in-depth and constructive exchanges and consultations United States
90 United States held candid, in-depth and constructive exchanges and consultations China
80 China reached some new consensus and agreed to continue consultations United States
80 United States reached some new consensus and agreed to continue consultations China
80 China agreed to study the establishment of a cooperation mechanism United States
80 United States agreed to study the establishment of a cooperation mechanism China
70 China opposed unilateral tariffs imposed by the United States United States
70 China urged Washington to completely remove such tariffs and other restrictive measures United States
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China engaged in constructive economic and trade talks with the United States, aiming to resolve tariff disputes and promote bilateral trade. China consistently opposes unilateral tariffs and seeks to safeguard its legitimate rights and interests.
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The United States participated in economic and trade consultations with China, acknowledging the importance of a stable relationship for global economic growth. The US side expressed a desire to reduce frictions and resolve differences through dialogue.
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He Lifeng, Chinese Vice Premier, led the Chinese delegation in the trade talks, emphasizing the positive outcomes achieved previously and urging the United States to remove tariffs and restrictive measures.
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Scott Bessent, US Treasury Secretary, was a lead person for the US delegation in the trade talks, aiming to promote global economic growth, supply chain security, and financial stability through stable China-US economic relations.
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Jamieson Greer, US Trade Representative, was a lead person for the US delegation in the trade talks, working to reduce frictions and resolve differences with China through consultation.
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The United States===Supreme Court of the United States ruled that tariffs imposed by the US government under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act were unlawful, a point highlighted by China during the trade talks.
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