U.S. Officials Meet Chinese Vice Premier in Paris to Discuss Trade and Market Access
U.S.-China Bilateral Trade and Market Access Negotiations·March 16 – March 17, 2026
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U.S. Officials Meet Chinese Vice Premier in Paris to Discuss Trade and Market Access
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer held two days of talks in Paris with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng. The officials discussed ways to improve market access for the United States and manage bilateral trade. These meetings are part of the preparations for President Trump’s upcoming trip to Beijing to meet with General Secretary Xi.
Secretary Bessent and Representative Greer met with Vice Premier He Lifeng to promote stability between the two nations. During the visit, Secretary Bessent also slammed a false narrative regarding the nature of the negotiations. The U.S. government plans to issue a formal statement soon to reaffirm the economic relationship between the two countries.
Bessent on Paris Trade TalksGreer on Meeting with Vice Premier He LifengBessent Slams False Narrative
Key Statements
SScott Bessent
“Talks were candid and constructive, and we are on a good path towards the next meeting between President Trump and General Secretary Xi.”
This post confirms the primary goal of the meetings is to prepare for a direct summit between the two world leaders.
SScott Bessent
“We will be issuing a statement in the next few days reaffirming the stability in the relationship between the first and second largest economies in the world.”
This highlights the immediate next steps in the diplomatic process and the focus on global economic stability.
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