Xi Jinping’s defiance against Donald Trump pays off with the dramatic tariffs reduction. Bloomberg reporters answer your questions on what lies ahead.

U.S. and Chinese officials are set to meet in Switzerland to discuss potentially de-escalating the trade spat that has resulted in high tariffs for each country.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent expressed optimism about continuing trade negotiations with Chinese officials after meeting in Geneva, with plans to meet again in the next few weeks to hash out a

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Asian shares are higher after two days of trade talks between China and the U_S_ made what the U_S_ side said was “substantial progress.”

High-level talks between the United States and China have begun in Geneva, Switzerland, Chinese state media reported on Saturday, in a possible thaw in the trade war sparked by President Donald Trump’s massive tariffs.

Representatives from the world's largest economies described the weekend talks as productive, spurring optimism that a trade agreement between the two could be reached.

After months of rising tariffs and trade tension, the US and China held high-stakes talks in Geneva. Officials signaled progress, but tariffs remain in place as both sides weigh next steps.

China and the United States start their first major Trade War Two meeting on Saturday to pull back from what analysts describe as a lose-lose situation for their economies, without much clarity on what a win would look like for either side.

Trade experts anticipate a spike in trade during talks and a substantial deal, but the risk of inflation and economic slowdown may not be over.