US-China Talks Planned Next Week as Trump Plays Down Tariffs

Bessent Says He'll Likely Meet With China's He Next Week

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By Daniel Flatley and Josh Wingrove

October 17, 2025 at 6:08 PM UTC

Updated on

October 18, 2025 at 2:41 AM UTC

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The next round of US-China trade talks is set for next week, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Vice Premier He Lifeng facing the task of negotiating down new escalatory measures between the world’s two largest economies.