U.S.-China Trade Negotiations

SOURCE www.npr.org
Senior U.S. and Chinese negotiators have agreed on a framework to get their trade negotiations back on track after disputes. Talks focused on resolving issues over mineral and technology exports, with President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping trying to calm tensions. Disputes have taken up 30 of the 90 days agreed upon in Geneva, with concerns over unfair trade practices, excess capacity, and more still to be addressed.

Key Points

  • Trump and Xi Jinping working to calm tensions
  • 30 days already spent out of the agreed 90-day suspension of tariffs
  • Concerns over unfair trade practices, excess capacity, and fentanyl

Pros

  • Framework agreement reached to resume trade negotiations
  • Efforts to resolve disputes over mineral and technology exports

Cons

  • Uncertainty on progress regarding China's trade surplus with the U.S.
  • Limited time remaining to address key issues