#USChinaTradeTalks REMINDER: Crucial U.S.-China Trade Talks Kick Off Today in London 🇺🇸🇨🇳
High-level negotiations between the United States and China are set to begin today in London. Representing the U.S. are Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer. Leading the Chinese delegation is Vice Premier He Lifeng.
📈 Market Watch
Investors are eyeing the talks closely, with hopes that a positive outcome could boost market sentiment. U.S. stock futures edged higher ahead of the meeting, and the S&P 500 recently closed above the 6000 mark for the first time since February 21.
Still, underlying tensions remain. Chinese exports to the U.S. fell sharply by 34.5% year-over-year in May—the largest drop since February 2020.
🔮 What to Expect
While there’s cautious optimism for constructive dialogue, uncertainty lingers. Markets may react swiftly depending on how the discussions unfold, so investors should remain alert to potential volatility.