Top economic officials from the United States and China opened high‑stakes meetings in Paris this weekend as part of broader preparations for an upcoming summit between Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping. Economists say the talks, focusing on tariffs, trade policy, and supply chain security, could have significant implications for global markets and corporate planning.
Officials from both sides are expected to address longstanding disputes over tariffs on manufactured goods and export controls on strategic technologies. Discussions are also centered on rare earth mineral supply chains, a critical component of high‑tech manufacturing, and agricultural trade, which has been a sticking point in previous US‑China negotiations. Analysts say these talks are aimed at reducing friction that has weighed on investor sentiment and contributed to volatility in equity and commodity markets, Reuters reported.
