US and China Extend Trade Truce to January 10 Ahead of Xi's Historic Washington Summit
The United States and China have agreed to extend their bilateral trade truce from November 10 to January 10. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the extension following an unscheduled meeting with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng. This move precedes Chinese President Xi Jinping's state visit to Washington, his first since 2015, where leaders will discuss trade, artificial intelligence, and Taiwan.