On June 9, 2025, high-level trade talks between the United States and China are scheduled to take place in London, signaling an effort to ease tensions in their troubled economic relationship. President Donald Trump announced the meeting following a phone call with Chinese President , during which both leaders expressed a desire to reduce trade hostilities that have been affecting global markets.

The U.S. delegation will include Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer. The talks follow a recent deal brokered in Geneva to reduce retaliatory tariffs that had reached as high as 145%. Despite this truce, significant issues like rare earth exports and advanced technology trades remain contentious and will be key topics in London.