Delegates from the Chinese mainland and the United States resumed their first round of high-level trade talks in London after a midday break on Tuesday. This eagerly anticipated session forms part of the newly launched economic and trade consultation mechanism, designed to strengthen dialogue and tackle pressing commercial challenges.
The morning agenda covered market access, tariff schedules and digital economy standards. Following a working-lunch break, both sides returned energized to explore next steps and set timelines for key deliverables. Negotiators emphasized transparency and mutual respect, underscoring a shared goal of sustainable growth.
While detailed outcomes remain under wraps, industry watchers see this mechanism as a critical barometer of future bilateral trade dynamics. As the world’s two largest economies seek common ground, the London talks offer a fresh opportunity to calm tensions and boost cooperation in an increasingly interconnected global market.
Observers will closely track any announcements in the coming days and assess how agreed-upon measures could reshape the economic landscape across sectors from manufacturing to tech.
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China, U.S. economic, trade consultation mechanism meeting continues after lunch
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