Washington and Beijing extend their trade truce until January 10, 2027
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that Washington and Beijing have agreed to extend their economic detente, as Xi Jinping began a three-day state visit to the United States.
Washington and Beijing have agreed to extend their trade truce until January 10, 2027, according to RFI.
The announcement came as US President Donald Trump welcomed his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping with great pomp and circumstance, who began a three-day state visit to the United States on the evening of Wednesday 23 September.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Fox News that the two countries had agreed "to give us more time to see what we can do," without giving further details on the content of the upcoming talks.
The extension of the truce comes amid strained trade relations between the world's two largest economies, which have been marked in recent years by disputes over tariffs and technology.
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- Washington et Pékin s'accordent pour prolonger leur trêve commerciale jusqu'au 10 janvier 2027 — RFI — Français
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