#USChinaTradeTalks

Here’s the latest on the U.S.–China trade talks, as of today, June 9, 2025:

1. High-Level Talks in London

Senior officials from both nations are meeting in London today (Monday, June 9), following a phone call between Trump and Xi last week .

The U.S. team is led by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer. China’s delegation is headed by Vice Premier He Lifeng .

2. Agenda & Stakes

Follow-up from Geneva: Builds on a 90-day tariff truce agreed in Geneva last month (reducing U.S. tariffs to ~30% and Chinese to ~10%) .

Key topics include:

Rare-earth minerals exports, vital for defense, automotive, aerospace—China previously suspended shipments .

Export controls and semiconductors, especially U.S. restrictions targeting Huawei technologies .

Visa restrictions on Chinese students, which have become a point of diplomatic contention .