#USChinaTradeTalks The latest US-China trade talks, held in London on June 9, 2025, focus on easing tensions between the world’s two largest economies. Both sides aim to reaffirm the existing tariff truce, maintaining reduced tariffs of around 30% on US goods and 10% on Chinese products, while ensuring compliance. A key point of discussion is the dispute over rare earth minerals, vital for technology and defense sectors, as both countries seek to secure supply chains. Export controls on advanced technology, such as semiconductors, are also under scrutiny. Markets responded with cautious optimism, as stock indexes and futures showed modest gains ahead of the talks. While experts expect only incremental progress rather than a comprehensive agreement, the discussions are seen as an important step to stabilize economic relations and prevent further escalation. The talks also signal a willingness to continue diplomatic engagement, which could pave the way for more substantive negotiations in the future.