US and China to begin formal trade talks during Bessent trip to Switzerland
The Treasury Department confirmed that Bessent will meet with the lead representative on economic matters from the Chinese government during the trip, where he is also expected to meet with Swiss President Karin Keller-Sutter.
The United States and China are expected to start formal trade talks later this week when Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is in Switzerland on Thursday, officials told Financial Times.
The Treasury Department confirmed that Bessent will meet with the lead representative on economic matters from the Chinese government during the trip, where he is also expected to meet with Swiss President Karin Keller-Sutter.
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer is also expected to meet with Chinese trade officials in Switzerland, the outlet reported.
“I look forward to productive talks as we work towards rebalancing the international economic system towards better serving the interests of the United States,” Bessent said in a statement.
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