The United States and China are set to hold a third round of trade talks in Sweden next week, with both sides signaling a likely extension of the current tariff truce.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent emphasized that while the August 1 deadline for higher tariffs looms, negotiations are progressing and the US is prioritizing deal quality over speed. President Trump is simultaneously ramping up tariff threats against other major trading partners, including the EU, Canada, and Mexico, leading to a flurry of countermeasures and heightened global trade tensions. Some trade deals have been reached with countries like Japan, Indonesia, and the Philippines, but talks with the EU and others remain contentious.
The outcome of the US-China talks could influence broader global trade dynamics as the deadline approaches.
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