U.S.-China Trade Talks in Switzerland

SOURCE www.npr.org
Negotiating teams from the U.S. and China have ended two days of trade talks in Switzerland on a positive note, with both sides making substantial progress. The atmosphere was described as collegial and professional, leading to the creation of a new consultation mechanism involving senior officials from both countries.

Key Points

  • Positive tone of the talks
  • Businesses worldwide will want more details before making decisions
  • Both sides will continue discussions on Monday

Pros

  • Substantial progress made in negotiations
  • Collegial and professional atmosphere during the talks
  • Creation of a new consultation mechanism involving senior officials from both countries

Cons

  • Sources of friction still remained
  • Uncertainty remains as more details are awaited