#USChinaTradeTalks

High-level officials from both nations are meeting in London today (June 9, 2025) to build on a fragile truce reached in May during the Geneva talks, which temporarily eased tariffs set during the trade war .

Who’s at the Table

U.S. delegation: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer .

China delegation: Led by Vice Premier He Lifeng, alongside other senior trade officials .

Key Issues on the Agenda

1. Rare earth minerals & critical minerals: China’s temporary block last April disrupted U.S. supply chains. Talks aim to restore reliable exports .

2. Export control on advanced semiconductors: New U.S. restrictions (e.g. preventing Huawei from procuring AI chips) sparked tension.

3. Additional sticking points: student visas, fentanyl precursor chemicals, and broader economic disagreements