A private survey found a jump in U.S. orders for Chinese goods, as companies position for continued stability between the world's two largest economies.
Delegations met in New York on Sunday as a trade truce nears expiration and President Xi Jinping prepares to visit Washington, France 24 reported.
US partners in Asia are watching closely for signs that Washington could soften its position on Taiwan or regional security in exchange for concessions from Beijing.
Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng discussed trade, AI and critical minerals ahead of the September 24 summit between Presidents Trump and Xi, according to CNBC.
Shares of South Korean solar companies gained as US restrictions on Chinese solar products drew attention ahead of a planned Trump-Xi summit.
Rafael Moreno, whose company has opened a demonstration plant in Brazil, said the market is 'nervous' ahead of the leaders' meeting, the Guardian reported.
Bessent's remarks come as talks with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng are set in New York ahead of a planned Washington summit between Trump and Xi