12 h. ago U.S. touts ’substantial progress’ in tariff talks with China, but details are still scarce

GENEVA (AP) — The lead U.S. negotiator in trade talks with China cheered “a great deal of productivity” in resolving differences between the world’s two leading economic powers, after officials wrapped two days of bargaining in Switzerland following President Donald Trump imposing steep tariffs and Beijing retaliating. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Sunday that […]

Economics

14 h. ago US makes ‘substantial progress’ in China tariff talks, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says

U.S. and China wrapped trade talks in Geneva with “substantial progress,” per Treasury Sec. Bessent, though key issues remain and China warns against coercion.

Politics

23 h. ago US and China begin 2nd day of tariff talks. No breakthroughs but Trump touts ‘great progress’

GENEVA (AP) — The U.S. and China on Sunday resumed crucial tariff talks that have put the global economy on edge, but appeared to have diverging views of where the negotiations presently stand. U.S. President Donald Trump wrote on social media that “great progress” was being made and even suggested a “total reset” was a […]

Economics

23 h. ago US and China hold 2nd day of tariff talks. No breakthroughs but Trump touts ‘great progress’

GENEVA (AP) — The U.S. and China on Sunday resumed crucial tariff talks that have put the global economy on edge, but appeared to have diverging views of where the negotiations presently stand. U.S. President Donald Trump wrote on social media that “great progress” was being made and even suggested a “total reset” was a […]

Economics

40 h. ago World watching as tariff talks begin between U.S. and Chinese officials in Geneva

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer have begun meetings in Geneva with a Chinese delegation led by Vice Premier He Lifeng.

Economics

2 w. ago Trump, China trade conflicting statements on trade talks, raising confusion

Trump asserted in an interview and in exchanges with reporters Friday that tariff negotiations were underway with China, but Beijing denied any talks were taking place.

Economics