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WSJ: China's Li Chenggang Plans Washington Trade Talks This Week

Talks are unfolding under a 90-day pause that keeps elevated tariffs in place.

The American and Chinese flags are photographed on the negotiating table, during a bilateral meeting between the United States and China, in Geneva, Switzerland, May 10, 2025. KEYSTONE/EDA/Martial Trezzini/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo
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Overview

  • The Wall Street Journal reported the trip, which Reuters and government officials had not immediately confirmed.
  • Li, a vice commerce minister and top aide to lead negotiator He Lifeng, is expected to raise soybean purchases and U.S. technology export restrictions.
  • Beijing is likely to push for removal of 20% fentanyl-related tariffs, with Boeing sales also referenced in the reported agenda.
  • WSJ says meetings include USTR Jamieson Greer and Treasury officials, while a U.S. spokesperson told Bloomberg the visit may only involve deputy-level officials and is not a formal negotiating session.
  • The reported visit would follow recent rounds in Geneva, London and Stockholm, with the current truce holding U.S. tariffs at about 30% and China’s duties at 10%.