#USChinaTradeTalks High-ranking trade officials from the United States and China are meeting in London today, June 9, 2025, to continue crucial negotiations regarding trade tensions between the two nations. These talks are a follow-up to a provisional tariff truce agreed upon in Geneva last May 2025, which established a temporary reduction of tariffs for a period of 90 days. Despite this initial agreement, both parties have accused each other of failing to meet non-tariff commitments, highlighting the fragility of the relationship.

The current meetings seek to consolidate previous advances and address significant points of friction, such as China's rare earth exports and China's access to American technology, including computer chips. The impact of these negotiations on global markets is significant. There is cautious optimism that tangible progress could stabilize trade relations and benefit commodity markets. However, uncertainty persists. Economists warn that the continuation of trade barriers could hinder global economic growth. The situation is a "fragile détente" with a 90-day deadline to reach a broader agreement. Markets could experience a rebound if there is a clear framework for tariff reduction, but a lack of concrete action or a failure of the talks could trigger a significant correction.