US and China to Hold Crucial Trade Talks in London Next Week

President Donald Trump announced Friday that high-level trade talks between the United States and China will take place in London on Monday, June 9, 2025. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will lead the U.S. delegation, joined by Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer. The meeting follows an earlier call between Trump and President Xi, where an agreement for additional talks was reached. "The meeting should go very well," Trump stated in a social media post. The announcement comes as both countries navigate complex trade relations. The upcoming meeting in London is seen as a crucial step in resolving trade disputes and fostering economic cooperation between the two global powers. This meeting is expected to be a significant step in improving US-China relations, potentially leading to a broader trade agreement.