US and China Make Notable Strides in Geneva Trade Talks

Sunday, May 11, 2025, 4:20 pm

In Geneva, U.S. and Chinese negotiators have reported substantial progress in their tariff discussions despite lingering challenges. Both sides exude cautious optimism as they inch toward mutual concessions in an effort to ease economic tensions, leaving analysts to wonder if the next round might finally bring a breakthrough.

calgaryherald.com / US, China cite ‘substantial progress’ in Geneva trade talks

Negotiators sought to convey a positive tone in separate comments to reporters

globalnews.ca / 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.

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