China ‘very much’ interested in securing trade deal ahead of Switzerland negotiations with US, Trump says
President Donald Trump has revealed that China is eager to negotiate a trade deal with the United States. This announcement comes as Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is set to engage in trade discussions with Chinese officials in Switzerland. The talks are scheduled to take place amid an ongoing tariff dispute between the two economic powerhouses.
During a press briefing at the White House, Trump stated, “Scott’s going to be going to Switzerland, meeting with China. And you know, they very much want to make a deal. We can all play games. Who made the first call, who didn’t make them? It doesn’t matter. Only matters what happens in that room. But I will tell you that China very much wants to make a deal. We’ll see how that works out.”
Trump emphasized the importance of reaching a fair trade agreement with China, indicating that discussions were already underway on various issues. The President has long been a proponent of imposing tariffs as a means of addressing the significant trade deficit the U.S. faces, particularly with China. The White House has argued that tariffs will help bring back manufacturing jobs to American soil.
Secretary Bessent has warned that the tariffs imposed on China could potentially lead to the loss of millions of jobs in the country. He stressed that it is crucial for China to remove the existing tariffs on U.S. imports in order to prevent significant job losses. Bessent highlighted the unsustainable nature of the Chinese tariffs and urged Beijing to take action to rectify the situation.
In addition to the negotiations with China, Secretary Bessent informed lawmakers that the U.S. has initiated discussions with other countries as well. He hinted at the possibility of major trade deals being announced in the near future, possibly as early as the current week. This development underscores the Trump administration’s commitment to addressing trade imbalances and fostering fair and mutually beneficial trade relationships with its global partners.
As this story continues to unfold, stay tuned for further updates on the progress of trade negotiations between the U.S. and China. Diana Stancy, a politics reporter with Fox News Digital covering the White House, will provide comprehensive coverage of this evolving situation.
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