On Nov. 13, China and the United States held the first Trade Council meeting under the China‑U.S. Economic and Trade Consultations mechanism via videoconference. Officials said they discussed implementing prior negotiation outcomes, focusing on tariffs, reciprocal tariff reductions on 300 billion vs 300 billion, agricultural trade and other mutually held concerns. Both sides reported candid, substantive and constructive exchanges and said the Trade Council will continue to coordinate to resolve

On Nov. 13, China and the United States held the first Trade Council meeting under the China‑U.S. Economic and Trade Consultations mechanism via videoconference. Officials said they discussed implementing prior negotiation outcomes, focusing on tariffs, reciprocal tariff reductions on 300 billion vs 300 billion, agricultural trade and other mutually held concerns. Both sides reported candid, substantive and constructive exchanges and said the Trade Council will continue to coordinate to resolve trade issues, expand a cooperation list and narrow a problems list to help build a constructive, stable China‑U.S. strategic relationship based on respect, fairness and reciprocity.